Menopause
Vaginal Dryness & Painful Sex 3 min read
What causes vaginal dryness? Vaginal dryness is extremely common. Vaginal dryness may be experienced as itching, burning, pain, soreness, or an overall thinning of the vulvovaginal tissues. Some women have...
Bacterial Vaginosis and Menopause: What's Really Going On 16 min read
Have you noticed something smells “off” down there? Is it a bit fishy or accompanied by a strange discharge? Then you may be dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV). During perimenopause...
The Truth About Vaginal Odor During Menopause 14 min read
Have you noticed your vaginal odor has changed in perimenopause or menopause? That things just smell different or stronger than they did before? If so, you can relax, because this...
How To Find The Best Adrenal Support Supplement For Menopause 13 min read
You're doing everything right. You're eating well, trying to manage stress. But you still wake up exhausted. You’re gaining weight. Your brain feels like it's wrapped in fog by 2...
3 Big Reasons Your Hot Flashes Are Worse At Night 13 min read
Here’s what you’ll learn: Hot flashes during menopause are often worse at night because multiple triggers converge while you sleep. The hypothalamus controls both body temperature and your sleep-wake cycle,...
High Estrogen Symptoms in Menopause: How to Stop Them 6 min read
You're lying awake at 3 a.m. again, sheets damp from another hot flash. During the day, you can't seem to find the right word mid-sentence, and your patience has disappeared....
The Real Story Behind Mighty Maca® Plus 10 min read
If you’ve ever wondered why I’m so passionate about maca, adaptogens, and daily rituals that help you feel calm, energized, and focused—this is the behind‑the‑scenes story. Mighty Maca® Plus wasn’t...
Adaptogens 101: How Maca Helps You Handle Stress 10 min read
If you’ve been feeling “wired and tired,” riding the ups and downs of stress, sleep, cravings, and mood swings—especially through perimenopause or menopause—you’re not alone. As a physician and women’s...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Perimenopause 5 min read
Understanding the Hidden Hormonal Forces Behind Midlife Weight Changes For so many women in their 40s and 50s, it can feel like their bodies suddenly start breaking the rules. The...
5 Things That Might Be Draining Your Energy in Midlife—and How to Get It Back 12 min read
If your get-up-and-go got up and left, this is for you. I hear from women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s every single day who say, “I’m eating well. I’m...
How to Talk to Your Partner About Changes in Your Intimacy 11 min read
When your body changes, so does your relationship—but that doesn’t mean the spark is gone. If intimacy feels different lately—less frequent, less comfortable, or less connected—you’re not alone. Hormonal shifts,...
The Science Behind Hormonal Weight Changes 12 min read
Why the scale changes in your 40s and 50s—and what you can do about it If you’ve been doing all the things that used to work—eating “right,” exercising—and still watching...