Hint: it’s likely not your “hygiene” If UTIs (and the antibiotic scripts that typically come with them) are becoming a more frequent and unwelcome guest in your 40s and 50s, you aren’t alone. In midlife, frequent urinary tract infections are a common symptom of perimenopause. The biology behind the shift During the menopause transition, the...
In our 40s, we’re often told that erratic, heavy periods are just “part of the deal.” But there’s a biological fine line between a midlife transition and a medical red flag. Heavy Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is any menstrual flow that gets in the way of your life–physically, socially, or professionally. Why is this happening...
Practicing the art of polite persistence In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we aren’t just looking back at the past—we’re looking forward as we help shape the future of healthcare. Too often, women in midlife are told their symptoms are “just stress,” or “normal aging,” This isn’t just dismissive, it’s damaging....
Sneezy, puffy, itchy (and over it!) If you’re over 40 and are experiencing allergies for the first time in your life—or your old hay fever has suddenly become unmanageable—it isn’t your imagination. It’s midlife. The same hormonal shifts that affect your cycle and sleep (and so many other things) also change how your body processes...
Why our 40s and 50s define our longevity For decades, we’ve been told that heart disease is a “man’s problem.” The reality? It’s the leading cause of death for women globally, and the menopausal transition is the most critical window for intervention. A silent shift in our vessels Heart health in midlife is less about...
Even if you’ve always been the “cold” one, never leaving the house without a sweater, you may find yourself flinging open the windows–even in the dead of winter–and still sweating buckets in your 40s and 50s. (Welcome to perimenopause!) Temperature dysregulation, manifesting as the ever infamous hot flashes and night sweats is a neurological event...
A quick summary of Menopause Hormone Therapy Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal symptoms related to menopause. It can also be very effective at treating many other symptoms of menopause like sleep disturbances, mood, low energy, joint pain, dry skin & nails, sexual dysfunction. For...
If you’re in your 40s or 50s but feel like a moody teenager again, you’re in good company. For many women, the transition into perimenopause is marked by intense mood swings, anxiety, and a sudden and often persistent lack of motivation. While these shifts can feel like they’re all “in your head,” they’re actually deeply...
Feeling “foggy”? Navigating the hormonal shifts of our 40s and 50s, means our brains need extra nutritional support. Here are three evidence-backed supplements to help sharpen your thinking and stabilize your mood: 1. Creatine Monohydrate Forget the bro “bodybuilder” stereotypes—creatine is a powerhouse for the female brain. As our most power-hungry organ, our brain consumes...
