The Power of the F*ck It: The Unexpected Wisdom of MidlifeThere was a brief moment when the phones stopped ringing. My coworkers' voices faded into the office background. It was just me...reactionscomments
The Symptoms Nobody Warned Me AboutSomething strange is happening to your body, and you cannot explain it. Your doctor cannot explain it. Google is not helping. So...reactionscomments
The Shared Frontier of Menopause and Gender-Affirming CareGender-affirming care is a much broader category than what often comes to mind. We generally think of gender-affirming care as a category...reactionscomments
Night Sweats and Insomnia Are a NightmareEditor's note: This article was originally written by Amy Pilkington and published on our partner site SleepDisorders.net. I have a preferred temperature...reactions4comments
Hot Flashes in the Salon Chair: When the Blow Dryer Becomes a LifesaverAs a hairstylist for more than 34 years, I have learned that a salon is about much more than hair. It's where...reactionscomments
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise RoutineImproving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, whether you have menopause or not. Walking, swimming, biking, or dancing can help...reactionscomments
The Perimenopause and ADHD ConnectionFor much of my life, I believed I needed to get it together, that I was lazy or broken. I needed to...reactions2comments
What Menopause Was Really Like For MeNobody really prepares you for what menopause actually feels like. Before experiencing it myself, I mostly heard people talk about hot flashes...reactionscomments
My Master List of Menopause Expert Must-FollowsFor months I thought I was falling apart. Random symptoms with no clear connection and no real answers. Then one afternoon, I...reactionscomments
Parenting Through Perimenopause: When Hormones Affect EverythingNobody prepared me for how complex this could become. Perimenopause isn’t just irregular cycles and panic-inducing hot flashes; it’s a disruption unlike...reactionscomments
Is It Perimenopause Or Just My Endometriosis?Editor's note: This article was written by Jessa F. and originally published on our partner site, Endometriosis.net. As an endometriosis patient, I...reactionscomments
Overcoming Menopause in My 30sEditor's Note: This article was written by ShaRhonda Wise and originally published on our partner site, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net. Menopause was the furthest thing...reactionscomments
Menopause and Chronic Illness: A Journey to Finding ReliefEditor's Note: This article was written by Racquel H. Dozier and originally published on our partner site, SocialHealthNetwork.com. As a woman who...reactions2comments
My 2 Year Post-Hysterectomy AnniversaryEditor's note: This article was written by Shireen Hand and originally published on our partner site, Endometriosis.net. 2 years ago, I went...reactions2comments
Things You Need to Know About Gender-Expansive MenopauseMost menopause conversations assume that everyone going through menopause is a cisgender woman, but menopause is a body transition that does not...reactions1comment
Double Trouble: When Menopause Meets LupusLife with a chronic illness is hard. I already deal with pain, stress and tired days. I was 43 when I had...reactionscomments
Confessions of a Perimenopausal Rich Auntie: When My Body Changed Before I Had the Language for ItI started my period at 10 years old. For decades, my cycle was predictable. Five days of bleeding every 28 days, heavy...reactionscomments
When the Heat Rises: Hot Flash City“Why are you sweating, it’s so cold in here?” My husband just blurted it all out. He handed me a napkin and...reactions4comments
Menopause From A to ZI want to welcome you all to the big change. Where it can feel like your body has joined the circus without...reactionscomments
Women’s Guide to Preventive HealthcareWomen have unique health needs that span the course of their lives. Luckily, when it comes to preventive healthcare, women are generally...reactionscomments
