Finally, a word to describe that oh-so-frustrating flab around my middle. Dr. Pam Peeke, a physician trained in nutrition who has worked with hundreds of overweight women, calls it “Menopot,” for menopause potbelly. What a great word! And how comforting to know that this curse is experienced by so many women that it has its more »
The most common ages of women beginning menopause is between forty-five and fifty-five years old. The average age is fifty-one years old. Women can even be younger and start the process of “change” but it is not as common. But it is considered “normal” for this particular woman at that time. The timing varies from more »
The end of fertility does not mean it is the end of sexuality. Some women hit their sexual stride in their forties and fifties and actually find having sex more enjoyable after menopause. They even feel sexier than ever. You and your partner may have more time to spend with each other instead of more »
I’ve been looking for some good information on using herbal supplements to treat the symptoms of menopause. I finally found two real, honest-to-goodness clinical studies that yielded some pretty good results. Not the “miracle” I was looking for, but definitely good to know. The two studies were conducted by the University of Illinois and Northwestern more »
Myth #1 – Menopause is a Medical Condition and it Must be Treated with Medicine. The experts say menopause is puberty in reverse. The body is going through many emotional and physical changes during puberty as it is during menopause. It is a natural process introducing you to the rest of your life in a more »