Perimenopause; Postmenopause
Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood issues, or vaginal dryness.
Discuss the decision to take hormones thoroughly with your doctor, weighing your risks against any possible benefits. Learn about the many options currently available to you that do not involve taking hormones. Every woman is different. Your doctor should be aware of your entire medical history before...
Read moreWhen I read Gina's post regarding planning for a diabetic pregnancy, it was a trip down memory lane for me. Very timely as well, since... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 18 weeks Size of the Baby: The size of a small can of soup. Biggest Obstacle: Waking up in the morning -- sleep feels so... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 27 weeks Size of the Baby: Total length is 15 inches! Biggest Obstacle: Finding interesting, nutritious, low-carb... Read more »
Did you know that being mentally/physically stressed can have a huge impact on your blood sugars and your insulin sensitivity? I had a... Read more »
Over and over, we increasingly witness documentation of the lifelong benefits of physical exercise. Experts have even discovered and... Read more »
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Perimenopause; PostmenopausePreventionMenopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However,... Read more »
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An insulin testis a blood test that measures the amount of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. How the test is performed Blood... Read more »
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CausesType 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, in which the body does not properly use insulin. Type 2 diabetes is thought to result from a... Read more »
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Perimenopause; PostmenopauseSymptomsIn some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it slowly stops over time. During this time,... Read more »
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Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and... Read more »