Menopause Isn’t Just About Hot Flashes—It’s a Metabolic Shift Menopause marks a major transition in a woman’s body, but its effects extend far beyond hot flashes and mood swings. What many women don’t realize is that menopause is a critical turning point for heart and metabolic health, increasing the risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.…
Not Ready for Hormone Therapy? You Still Have Options Menopause is a major transition, and while hormone therapy (HT) is the gold standard for symptom relief, it’s not for everyone. Some women have medical contraindications, while others prefer non-hormonal or alternative approaches to managing hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and vaginal discomfort. The good news? Research supports a range…
Menopause & Hormone Therapy: Separating Fact from Fear Menopause is a major transition in a woman’s life, bringing both expected and unexpected changes—from hot flashes and night sweats to brain fog, mood shifts, weight gain, and increased risk for heart disease and osteoporosis. For decades, hormone therapy (HT) was the gold standard for managing menopause symptoms, but conflicting research and…