Menopause

Exclusive | ‘Perimenopause rage’ turned me into a ‘mad mom’ — it’s no joke, my kids dodged me and I ended up divorced

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Exclusive | ‘Perimenopause rage’ turned me into a ‘mad mom’ — it’s no joke, my kids dodged me and I ended up divorced

Susan Proctor had always considered herself a kind, good-natured woman. But somewhere in her mid-30s, she became someone she hardly recognized. “Mad mom. That’s literally how I would describe myself back then,” Proctor told The Post. Suddenly, everyday stresses were like emotional landmines — with even the smallest annoyances capable of triggering bursts of rage … Read more

HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression

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HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression

New evidence shows glowing results for a menopause medication that avoids the risks associated with traditional hormone therapy. “The magnitude of the effect was interesting,” senior author Dr. Pauline M. Maki told The Post. “I didn’t anticipate it, though, because it’s a hard level of symptoms to improve.” Most women going through menopause experience hot … Read more

Bed tech offers ‘hot flash mode’ for menopausal women sweating through sleep

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Bed tech offers ‘hot flash mode’ for menopausal women sweating through sleep

Don’t sweat it. More than 8 in 10 women get hot flashes during menopause. About a third of them get more than 10 hot flashes a day. For some, these episodes can be incredibly disruptive to daily life — especially when they happen at night, disturbing sleep. Over time, that lack of rest can introduce … Read more

Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause

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Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause

Cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults are on the rise, with more than 15 million US adults — roughly 1 in 17 — diagnosed, according to a CDC report. As the numbers continue to steadily climb in the US, the spike has been most noticeable among women. Now, new research has shown this disorder … Read more

Why perimenopause is actually a ‘window of opportunity’ for your health

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Why perimenopause is actually a ‘window of opportunity’ for your health

Most women dread the “change of life” — but what if it could offer a chance to save yours? A new study found that women are more than twice as likely to have a poor score on a key health metric as their reproductive years wind down. But there’s a silver lining: Experts say the … Read more

2 diets found to prevent menopause weight gain — and you don’t have to give up carbs

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2 diets found to prevent menopause weight gain — and you don’t have to give up carbs

Hot flashes and mood swings may steal the spotlight during the “change of life,” but they’re only part of the story.  Research shows up to 70% of women gain weight during the menopause transition, with the scale creeping up by an average of 1.5 pounds per year starting in the mid-40s.  But a sweeping new … Read more

I took the Hers hair growth quiz: Is this the solution for my menopausal thinning?

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I took the Hers hair growth quiz: Is this the solution for my menopausal thinning?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s hard knowing which hair growth product is best for you. From best pills to serums, there are many emerging products on the market. While we have tested Nutrafol firsthand, … Read more

Exclusive | Spice Girls’ Mel B on ‘wellness’ in her 50s — and trading ‘girl power’ for ‘woman power’

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Exclusive | Spice Girls’ Mel B on ‘wellness’ in her 50s — and trading ‘girl power’ for ‘woman power’

The Spice Girl told The Post about how her wellness routine, from diet to mindfulness, have changed as she’s gotten older. Source link #Exclusive #Spice #Girls #Mel #wellness #50s #trading #girl #power #woman #power

Exclusive | ‘All the Spice Girls have it’: Mel B gets candid about menopause symptoms

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Exclusive | ‘All the Spice Girls have it’: Mel B gets candid about menopause symptoms

Mel B always had fans — plural. Now, at 50, the Spice Girl has a singular fan. That she carries with her everywhere. To manage her hot flashes. Before she learned it was menopause that was causing her sudden onset night sweats, brain fog, anxiety and vaginal dryness, the pop music royal (and her “quite … Read more

Erin Andrews is doing IVF at 47 — the truth about fertility before menopause

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Erin Andrews is doing IVF at 47 — the truth about fertility before menopause

Erin Andrews is making a run at baby No. 2.  The veteran sportscaster revealed this week she’s giving IVF another go — refusing to be benched in her bid to expand her family at 47. “I am crazy, and I am with a doctor that said, ‘Listen, we’ll call it when it’s time.’ But I, … Read more

I’m a doctor — the 2 things women should do in every decade to stay healthy

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I’m a doctor — the 2 things women should do in every decade to stay healthy

Taking care of your health never gets old. As we age, it’s important to maintain healthy habits — including proper nutrition, regular exercise and quality sleep — and to follow recommended preventive care, such as cancer screenings and vaccines. Keeping it simple, here are the two key things women should do each decade to stay … Read more

Megyn Kelly raves about menopause treatment that cleared her brain fog, improved her skin — and made her feel ‘vibrant’

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Megyn Kelly raves about menopause treatment that cleared her brain fog, improved her skin — and made her feel ‘vibrant’

Menopause is a major life change that all women go through — but they don’t need to sweat the small stuff. In fact, Megyn Kelly might hold the secret to combating some of the most subtle symptoms of cougar puberty: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT). “I’m doing HRT, and … Read more

Why kegels can backfire during menopause — and 4 yoga poses to do instead

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Why kegels can backfire during menopause — and 4 yoga poses to do instead

Counting on Kegels to manage menopause changes? It may not be the fix you think. As estrogen levels plunge during the so-called change of life, the pelvic floor muscles that support organs like the bladder, uterus and bowel tend to weaken. Many women turn to Kegel exercises — repeatedly contracting and relaxing these muscles — … Read more

The surprising ways menopause can affect your mouth — and what you can do about it

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The surprising ways menopause can affect your mouth — and what you can do about it

Menopause might be best known for hot flashes and night sweats — but did you know it could be taking a bite out of your smile, too? A survey of more than 1,000 women by Delta Dental found that seven in 10 women 50 and older have dealt with at least one oral health problem … Read more

Angry all the time in your 40s? It could be ‘perimenopause rage’

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Angry all the time in your 40s? It could be ‘perimenopause rage’

Hit your 40s and suddenly find yourself seeing red over slow walkers, dishes in the sink or even your partner’s breathing? Blame it on the change. “It is not just ‘being moody,’ and it is not a personality flaw,” Dr. Michelle Sands, a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in women’s hormone health, told The Post. … Read more

Exclusive | We lost weight on GLP-1 drugs — and then we lost our sex drives

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Exclusive | We lost weight on GLP-1 drugs — and then we lost our sex drives

Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more

What is frozen shoulder? The weird menopause symptom everyone’s talking about

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What is frozen shoulder? The weird menopause symptom everyone’s talking about

Menopause symptoms can be a lot to shoulder — hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain are just a few. There’s also a lesser-known side effect of menopause. Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing significant pain and difficulties moving the arm or even … Read more

Menopause can actually change the way you talk — here’s how

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Menopause can actually change the way you talk — here’s how

Even though half the population goes through it, the symptoms of menopause are still not fully clear. Hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue often get the spotlight, but there can be several other surprising signs of menopause — including your voice changing. And while nearly half of US women feel completely uninformed about the condition, this … Read more

Exclusive | Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment’s helping women get their groove back and even saving marriages

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Exclusive | Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment’s helping women get their groove back and even saving marriages

Without testosterone, Shannon Gonzalez insists she’d probably be divorced. In 2021, her hair was falling out — and her libido was “in the toilet.” She had recently entered medically induced menopause, which unleashed a torrent of symptoms that rocked her career, strained her marriage and shook her sense of self. “Who is this person? I … Read more

This British habit can help women have stronger bones as they age

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This British habit can help women have stronger bones as they age

Cricket. Dry wit. Afternoon tea. To Americans, all of these things are pretty distinctly “British” — but only one got a healthy living stamp of approval from piping hot research out of Australia this month. New research has shown that a popular drink can help women have stronger bones, while another might weaken them. Angelov … Read more