is an FDA approved (since 1982) radiation and compression free procedure that images the breasts to aid in early risk assessment for breast cancer.
Research in monkeys suggests that the perimenopause — the five to 10 years before a woman’s menopause — is a critical time for preventing heart disease and osteoporosis.
So I had my visit to my GP last week… it’s taken me a week to cool down enough to blog about it with somewhat less emotionally…
A new doctor was there subbing for my usual one who is on mat leave. So I thought, “great! a new guy! maybe I’ll get somewhere”. I riffled off [...]
Natural Solutions for Insomnia
Insomnia is a common concern among pre-menopause and menopausal women, affecting up to 56 percent of women. Difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early, awakening during the night, or waking feeling tired are the characteristic features of insomnia. For some women, the hot flashes caused by hormonal changes in menopause can disrupt sleep. For others, insomnia may be triggered by stress, diet, medications or poor sleep habits. Regardless of the cause, a lack of sleep can take a toll on your health.
Women & Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the # 1 killer of women in Canada and worldwide. Women are 10 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than from any other disease. And our risk is 4 times greater during and after menopause than before menopause.
The news is not all bad though. There are many ways we can reduce our risk.
After months on bitching and moaning about my perimenopausal symptoms – which are killing me – have I mention that lately – anyway…. I’ve finally moved into action mode.
Frankly I hard hardly string two thoughts together. This is partially why I haven’t posted in a little while. I think of things I’d like to say to you and then when it’s time to sit at the computer, I’ve totally lost it.
Did you know that menopause is not just what happens in your 50s when you get hot flashes and stop getting your period? Oh no, my friends, it starts waaaay earlier… like after 30. Friggin hell!
Top ten list of things never to do while you have PMS.
Besides the hormonal imbalance, the array of emotions and other side effects of peri-menopause, the one thing that I think bothers me most is the lack of acceptance and understanding of it as a legit condition.
