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Clearing the myths: perimenopause, contraception, and hormone options
health1 day ago

Clearing the myths: perimenopause, contraception, and hormone options

Social-media misinformation on perimenopause is causing confusion about symptoms and contraception, with some women stopping contraception or chasing unproven remedies. Experts say perimenopause can start in the 40s, symptoms overlap with other conditions, and a GP check is key to accurate diagnosis and pregnancy protection. Contraception choices vary, including newer pills with natural estrogen that may lower clot risk, non-hormonal options, and discussion of HRT; there is no single best method, so personalized guidance is essential.

via The Guardian|
#contraception#health#hrt
Social-media myths about perimenopause risk women's health and contraception decisions
health2 days ago

Social-media myths about perimenopause risk women's health and contraception decisions

Experts warn that misinformation about perimenopause on social media can lead to misdiagnoses, unnecessary medications, and women stopping contraception prematurely. Perimenopause is a transition, not a sudden onset, and contraception may be needed until menopause is confirmed. Health professionals urge evidence-based information and careful medical assessment to prevent harmful decisions and missed diagnoses.

via The Guardian|
#contraception#health#hormone-replacement-therapy
The OTC Antihistamine + Pepcid Duo People Say Helps Perimenopause and PMDD
health6 days ago

The OTC Antihistamine + Pepcid Duo People Say Helps Perimenopause and PMDD

Some women report that a daily mix of over-the-counter antihistamines (like Allegra or Zyrtec) and Pepcid AC eases perimenopause and PMDD symptoms, with improvements in brain fog, sleep, and mood. Medical experts say the idea is biologically plausible given histamine and mast-cell involvement during hormonal changes, but there are no robust clinical trials validating this off-label use. Experiences vary, and concerns include potential nutrient absorption issues and weight effects from Pepcid and antihistamines. More research and clinician guidance are needed.

via The Cut|
#antihistamines#health#off-label-use
Promising Menopause Helpers: Magnesium and Creatine Stand Out
health24 days ago

Promising Menopause Helpers: Magnesium and Creatine Stand Out

Magnesium and creatine emerge as the most evidence-backed menopause supplements, with magnesium aiding sleep and mood (not hot flashes) and creatine boosting strength and possibly brain function during perimenopause; collagen may modestly improve bone density and joint comfort, while lion’s mane has limited human data and largely non-menopausal studies. Overall, evidence is mixed and often not menopause-specific, product quality varies, and more research is needed. In the meantime, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and stress management remain the best long-term strategies.

via ScienceAlert|
#collagen#creatine#health
The 30p supplement that could balance hormones and curb cravings
health1 month ago

The 30p supplement that could balance hormones and curb cravings

A health feature follows Abi Twomlow’s perimenopause symptoms and her use of a 1g daily inositol supplement after a ChatGPT suggestion, reporting relief from brain fog and sugar cravings within weeks and a delay in starting hormone replacement therapy. The piece discusses inositol’s potential benefits for PCOS, gestational diabetes, menopause symptoms and fertility, while stressing that large-scale trials are still needed and that safety appears favorable when used with medical guidance.

via Daily Mail|
#fertility#health#hormones
The menopause product boom meets medical skepticism
health1 month ago

The menopause product boom meets medical skepticism

A surge of menopause-focused products—ranging from skincare and dietary supplements to gadgets and wearable prompts—has flooded markets and social media. Doctors warn that many claims aren’t scientifically proven and advise patients to discuss evidence-based options with their clinicians, such as hormone therapy (when appropriate), nonhormonal medications, and lifestyle measures like regular exercise and a healthy diet. Dermatologists also stress sensible skincare and sun protection, noting that some beauty claims (e.g., ingestible collagen) lack solid science.

via CNN|
#advertising#consumer-products#health
Perimenopause Can Begin in Your 30s or 40s, Often Showing Up as Fatigue and Sleep Changes
health-and-wellness2 months ago

Perimenopause Can Begin in Your 30s or 40s, Often Showing Up as Fatigue and Sleep Changes

A Flo Health–Mayo Clinic study of 17,000 women across 158 countries finds that many experience fatigue, exhaustion, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and digestive issues during the perimenopause transition—even before classic hot flashes—while some symptoms cluster in the 30s and 40s. The research highlights a widespread knowledge and diagnostic gap, especially in the US, where symptoms are often attributed to stress or burnout and care is fragmented with limited menopause training. Experts urge tracking menstrual changes alongside mood, sleep, temperature regulation, and digestion, and seeking medical advice early to improve quality of life and potentially prevent longer-term risks such as osteoporosis.

via BuzzFeed|
#fatigue#health-and-wellness#hormonal-changes
Perimenopause: closing the evidence gaps in a shifting hormone-therapy era
health2 months ago

Perimenopause: closing the evidence gaps in a shifting hormone-therapy era

Perimenopause—the turbulent, pre-menopausal years—lacks biomarkers and robust trial data, so treatment tends to rely on postmenopausal findings; modern menopausal hormone therapy is safer and more personalized, yet its long-term effects in perimenopause are still unclear. Reanalyses of WHI show smaller risks than once thought, and FDA warnings have loosened, but gaps remain about who should start therapy, how long to use it, and the benefits beyond symptom relief. Large studies like SWAN and CLIMATÈRE are expanding this knowledge, while researchers explore non-hormonal options and the possibility that hot flushes drive cognitive symptoms. The goal is a biology-based, individualized approach rather than oversimplified messaging or 'fountain of youth' claims.

via Nature|
#clinical-trials#health#hormone-therapy
Late ADHD Diagnoses in Women Spotlight a Systemic Blind Spot
health2 months ago

Late ADHD Diagnoses in Women Spotlight a Systemic Blind Spot

A physician explains that many women reach midlife with undiagnosed ADHD, masked by organization and internalized stigma; male-centric diagnostic criteria miss female presentations (less hyperactivity, more emotional dysregulation), and hormonal shifts during postpartum and perimenopause often worsen symptoms. The result is a huge gap in diagnosis and support, with women facing mislabeling as anxiety/depression and insufficient structural supports like paid leave and childcare. Diagnosis brings relief and validation but doesn't fix systemic failures; better diagnostics and societal reforms are needed alongside treatment.

via SELF Magazine|
#adhd#health#healthcare-system
Poll finds UK women largely unaware menopause can trigger mental illness, prompting calls for action
health2 months ago

Poll finds UK women largely unaware menopause can trigger mental illness, prompting calls for action

A YouGov poll of over 20,000 psychiatrists shows about 75% of UK women don’t know menopause can trigger a new mental illness, leading the Royal College of Psychiatrists to publish a position statement urging better awareness, training, and policy action. The report notes perimenopause doubles the risk of bipolar disorder and increases clinical depression risk, with associated misdiagnosis and anxiety; it also highlights gaps in care, calls for workforce and workplace support, NHS investment, and more research. Personal stories underscore diagnostic delays and the impact on women’s mental health.

via The Guardian|
#health#healthcare-policy#menopause
health3 months ago

Silent Signals: Women Must Watch Heart Health in Midlife

The piece emphasizes that heart disease is the leading killer of women and often presents with subtle, nonclassical symptoms—especially during perimenopause—so proactive risk tracking (blood pressure, fasting glucose, A1C, lipid panel, hs-CRP, resting heart rate) and advanced screenings (CAC scans, lipoprotein(a)) are crucial. It also advocates targeted lifestyle changes (prioritize sleep, Mediterranean-style eating, regular movement, stress management) and proactive patient advocacy—keeping symptom records and asking doctors about personalized risk and screening.

via MindBodyGreen|
#health#heart-disease#perimenopause
Masking menopause at work risks burnout and stalled careers
health4 months ago

Masking menopause at work risks burnout and stalled careers

Masking menopause symptoms at work, driven by stigma, can be draining and heighten burnout risk, potentially affecting performance and career progression. The BBC piece cites UK figures of about four million women aged 45–55 in the workforce and estimates that roughly one in ten have left a job due to menopause, highlighting widespread under-information and stigma. It calls for better workplace support, manager training, clearer absence disclosures, and a more open culture, while contrasting negative views with positive cultural shifts and strategies like HRT and the idea of “post‑menopausal zest.”

via BBC|
#burnout#health#menopause