(NewsNation) — A new study shows that a lack of estrogen can change the brain in several ways. Researchers scanned women’s brains before and after menopause and found they look very different, due to a decrease in estrogen. The women with more red in their scans scored lower on cognitive tests, experienced mood swings and suffered … Read more
A poll, of 1,000 women aged 45 and over who are peri or post-menopausal, found 55% are too embarrassed to open up on conversations around vaginal dryness, excessive sweating and weight gain. While 20% fear being judged, 14% thought their symptoms were only happening to them and no one else. However, 22% wish they could … Read more
When it comes to women’s health, the term ‘menopause’ is widely recognised. It refers to the ‘change of life’ that happens when a woman’s menstrual cycle ends, marking the conclusion of her fertile years. This typically takes place between the ages of 45 and 55, instigated by declining hormone levels. However, symptoms can often appear … Read more
As if the rising summer heat and humidity weren’t enough to contend with on their own, those who run hot must deal with the compounded discomfort of their body’s internal furnace. People experiencing perimenopause or menopause, undergoing hormonal therapy, shifts, and imbalances, or who are pregnant (like myself) are fighting for their comfort when warm … Read more
WASHINGTON — Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age. The legislation calls for the federal government to spend more on clinical trials on menopause as well as the … Read more
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A quarter of women experiencing menopause say the best thing about it is getting a “second wave of sisterhood”, according to research. A study of 2,000 people, who are peri-menopausal, menopausal, or who have been through the menopause, found 14 percent have made more friends by sharing their experiences of the life stage than they … Read more
Speaking of estrogen: It’s pretty much everything. Not only does the hormone fuel all things, but it also supports healthy skin cell functioning. So when estrogen levels plummet during menopause, “skin can’t protect itself, maintain hydration, or produce strong collagen the way it once could,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, … Read more
Going through the menopause can cause women to experience changes to the way they feel, and the health and appearance of their body and skin. Whilst there’s no magic cure for the symptoms of this stage of life, more awareness is being raised about the menopause. Brands are also focusing on creating products that combat … Read more
As women go through different life stages, the health and appearance of the skin can change drastically. Changes in oestrogen levels during the menopause can really affect the skin, and cause it to lack hydration. Research carried out by Olay with the Skin Health Alliance found that 49 percent of British women don’t know which … Read more
