#perimenopause

#perimenopause

The study found that almost 40% of women going through perimenopause experience moderate to severe hot flushes and night sweats, with few treatment options available.

In the last year, sexual intimacy has drastically declined, with only occasional handjobs due to her ongoing struggles with perimenopause and the complexities in the relationship.

Bushaw began experiencing weight loss challenges during perimenopause, despite consistent workouts and a high-protein diet, leading to frustration with her lack of results.

Perimenopause, a time of significant hormonal instability, affects millions of women, bringing emotional whiplash and physical changes that can disrupt daily life.

Perimenopausal hormonal shifts often lead to confusion, exhaustion, and heightened self-doubt in women during their mid-career, impacting energy and self-identity.

Miranda July's novel 'All Fours' has become a cultural touchstone for women in perimenopause, prompting widespread discussion and personal stories among its readers.

I wanted to learn to appreciate the moment and how my body is currently rather than focusing on what I don't like about it.

Your body is basically a walking chemist, and as you age, the hormonal fluctuations can lead to significant changes in how your body carries scents.

"The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) published a safety brief last year due to reports of multiple people unintentionally orally ingesting boric acid vaginal suppositories," said Dr. Stacy De-Lin, Associate Medical Director for Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, New York.

"In the fall of 2023, when I found myself lying in bed thinking, ‘I just want to go to sleep and never wake up again,’ it felt like I was having an out-of-body experience. It was a terrifying moment that I now know was the result of early onset perimenopause."