Nobody Warned Me I’d Become a DetectiveIf you had told me 20 years ago that one day I’d spend half my life trying to remember why I walked...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself in Medical SpacesBy the time I realized something was wrong, I was exhausted. Not “I need a nap” tired. I’m talking about bone-deep fatigue...reactionscomments
We're Doing a Giveaway!We're honoring our community members with a giveaway! Night sweats are awful, so we're giving away an EGOHOME Cooling Gel Memory Foam...reactions1comment
What's Happening to Me? My Perimenopause ExperienceAt 36, something within me shifted in a noticeable and concerning way. My thoughts felt much louder and considerably darker. These emotions...reactionscomments
Menopause-Community.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on MENOPAUSE-COMMUNITY.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Starting Over Was Hard But Menopause Made It HarderMenopause symptoms didn't just affect my career and my relationships. They affected every part of my life. I was in the middle...reactions3comments
Navigating Chronic Stress and PerimenopauseI was several years into perimenopause when I joined a support group for people who live with chronic pain. I’d recently had...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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
Why I Chose to Come Off HRT During Menopause and What I LearnedWhen menopause symptoms became overwhelming, I reached a point where I felt I couldn't cope on my own any longer. I was...reactions2comments
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
How I Started to Feel Like Myself Again During MenopauseThere was a point in my menopause journey when I didn’t recognize the woman looking back at me. She looked tired. Disconnected...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
Understanding Menopause: Symptoms, Treatments, and ManagementMenopause is a natural stage in a woman's life. It marks the end of a woman’s monthly period and the ability to...reactions4comments
