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Older Men, Younger Women & Menopausal Symptoms

I only heard the derogatory term “cougar” as it pertains to women a few years ago.  However, when researching the subject, I discovered that it has been in use for at least 20 years (well, the last time I was single and looking for love in all the wrong places was more than 20 years,Continue reading “MENOPAUSE “COUGARS” – FACT OR FICTION?”

When I started experiencing insomnia in my mid-forties, little did I know that it was a pre-menopausal symptom.  At the time, I attributed the insomnia to my job, more directly to my boss.  Even after I discarded the boss, a good night’s sleep was out of my reach.  My doctor suggested long, warm baths andContinue reading “MENOPAUSE PRAYER: PLEASE GRANT ME SLEEP”

Due to spine issues that affect my balance, I have fallen several times over the past 10 years.  The details are too nasty to go into, but the last incident involved spilled blood and a brain scan (my diet for two weeks consisted of milkshakes and soups).  Thankfully, I never fractured a bone during anyContinue reading “BONE DENSITY AND MENOPAUSE”

Estrogen is “any of a group of steroid hormones which promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Such hormones are also produced artificially for use in oral contraceptives or to treat menopausal and menstrual disorders,”

Vaginal rejuvenation is a broad term for several types of procedures that are performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct age-related problems, such as incontinence or lack of lubrication in menopausal or post-menopausal women. If you read my earlier posting, “What Your Mother Never Told You About Menopause,” you are aware of my experience withContinue reading “VAGINAL REJUVENATION & MENOPAUSE”

Gynecocracy ~ It means a government or society ruled by women. As females, in each of our own individual worlds, whether you are a C.E.O. or a mother, we do have the power to affect our menopause destiny. 

Our bodies don’t metabolize calories as efficiently. Along comes menopause, and we are hit with a double whammy.