I experienced my first UTI at age 55, shortly after menopause. Never having had any menopausal symptoms, I was unaware of potential post-menopausal side effects and my OBGYN neglected to address the issue. (There were no “Beware All Who Enter Here” signs or brochures or pamphlets.) My own research provided the following information: Vaginal acidityContinue reading “MENOPAUSE AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTIs)”
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MENOPAUSE AND YOUR FIVE O’CLOCK SHADOW
Okay, so a five o’clock shadow on a guy may look sexy, but it’s definitely not the “look” women want. Unfortunately, the growth of unsightly facial hair is just one of many side effects women experience during menopause and after. And, once again, the culprit is a declining level of estrogen — but with theContinue reading “MENOPAUSE AND YOUR FIVE O’CLOCK SHADOW”
MENOPAUSE & DEMENTIA
Many women who enter menopause complain of developing “brain fog,” having “senior moments” or suffering from “brain farts.” They experience temporary loss of memory such as forgetting names or appointments or misplacing items. In most cases, there is no need to panic as these symptoms are not permanent and do not indicate the onset ofContinue reading “MENOPAUSE & DEMENTIA”
The Atrophied Vagina Club 