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Experts urge women over 40 to prioritize pacing and pelvic health over lubricant for better sex
health9 days ago

Experts urge women over 40 to prioritize pacing and pelvic health over lubricant for better sex

HuffPost reports that sexual satisfaction for women over 40 often requires adapting to physiological changes rather than relying solely on lubricant. Experts emphasize slowing down arousal phases, exploring new positions, and utilizing pelvic floor exercises to address tissue thinning and reduced sensitivity. The article highlights that hormonal shifts during perimenopause can alter blood flow and tissue response, making traditional approaches less effective. Recommendations include using vaginal moisturizers, incorporating toys into various positions, and consulting healthcare providers for prescription treatments like estrogen cream. The core message is that sexual pleasure evolves with age, requiring curiosity and open communication rather than rigid adherence to previous habits.

via HuffPost|
#health#huffpost#pelvic-floor
Perimenopause Awareness Month Sparks Community, Medical Debate, and New Care Models
health10 days ago

Perimenopause Awareness Month Sparks Community, Medical Debate, and New Care Models

September’s Perimenopause Awareness Month has highlighted a growing movement of women seeking community and medical solutions for symptoms like brain fog and sleep disruption. While some find support through informal groups and new literature, medical experts emphasize that symptoms are treatable but require careful evaluation. The conversation is shifting from silence to active management, though perspectives on treatment vary from community bonding to clinical interventions.

via BuzzFeed|
#community-support#health#hormone-therapy
Suburban Moms Build Perimenopause Support Network as Awareness Month Highlights Untreated Symptoms
health-and-wellness10 days ago

Suburban Moms Build Perimenopause Support Network as Awareness Month Highlights Untreated Symptoms

Suburban mothers are forming informal support groups to address perimenopause symptoms, a topic historically stigmatized. While medical experts emphasize that symptoms like brain fog and joint pain are treatable, many women still face misdiagnosis and isolation. New community initiatives and literature aim to normalize these conversations.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#community-support#health-and-wellness#hormone-therapy
health11 days ago

Microdosing GLP-1s in Perimenopause: Emerging Science, Risks, and Gaps in Evidence

Microdosing GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide at doses significantly lower than standard prescriptions is gaining traction among clinicians treating perimenopausal women. This approach aims to address metabolic shifts caused by declining estrogen, which naturally reduces the body's own GLP-1 signaling. While low doses may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce gastrointestinal side effects, the practice remains off-label with limited rigorous scientific support. Experts emphasize that while metabolic benefits may precede weight loss, the lack of standardized guidelines and potential risks, such as muscle loss, necessitate careful, individualized medical supervision.

via MindBodyGreen|
#glp-1-agonists#health#hormone-therapy
health17 days ago

Rethinking Perimenopause: New Research, Treatments, and Access Gaps

Penn Medicine researchers describe perimenopause as a distinct transitional phase with symptoms like mood changes, sleep disruption, and brain fog, highlighting evolving treatment views as estrogen therapy regains attention after FDA changes, while noting prescribing variation by specialty and insurance disparities. The work also aims to uncover brain mechanisms and markers to predict who benefits from hormone therapy and other treatments, emphasizing early consultation with specialists for personalized care.

via Penn Today|
#brain-fog#estrogen#health
Sharon Horgan Finds Warm Humor in Midlife With HBO's Youth
television18 days ago

Sharon Horgan Finds Warm Humor in Midlife With HBO's Youth

Sharon Horgan’s HBO comedy Youth follows a newly minted 50-year-old London book agent as she negotiates an empty nest, perimenopausal mood swings, and dating in a light, breezy rom‑com tone that doubles as a candid look at midlife ambitions and insecurities; the series positions Horgan’s signature wit in auto-fiction‑tinged territory, with the first two episodes set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sept. 20.

via Variety|
#hbo#midlife#perimenopause
The Perimenopause Startup Boom: Telehealth, Hormones, and a New Health Frontier
technology1 month ago

The Perimenopause Startup Boom: Telehealth, Hormones, and a New Health Frontier

WIRED examines a rapid, venture-backed surge in hormone therapy for perimenopause driven by telehealth platforms (Midi, Winona, Alloy, Evernow) and policy shifts after FDA warnings were lifted, fueling broad marketing of a wide range of symptoms as solvable by hormones. The piece juxtaposes patient‑level relief with warnings about overdiagnosis, safety risks, and supply constraints, arguing the trend reflects a broader move toward platform‑based, privatized women’s health care.

via WIRED|
#hormone-therapy#perimenopause#startups
Husband’s backing finally gets her HRT—a case study in medicine's gender gap
health1 month ago

Husband’s backing finally gets her HRT—a case study in medicine's gender gap

A woman with severe perimenopause says doctors wouldn’t prescribe hormone replacement therapy until her husband accompanied her to verify the symptoms, highlighting a broader pattern of medical gaslighting of women’s pain. The piece links this to a historical gender gap in research and treatment, noting hormones are often misunderstood across specialties. When started early, HRT can significantly ease midlife symptoms and reduce risks, contributing to a shift toward private and telehealth menopause care as patients seek more informed providers.

via New York Post|
#gender-gap-in-medicine#health#hormone-replacement-therapy
Chrissy Metz’s GLP-1 Journey: From Skepticism to Cravings Relief and Stamina Boost
health2 months ago

Chrissy Metz’s GLP-1 Journey: From Skepticism to Cravings Relief and Stamina Boost

Chrissy Metz reveals she’s started a GLP-1 medication through Ro after initial skepticism. She says the therapy has quieted her food thoughts, boosted stamina for eight shows a week on Broadway, and even improved inflammation and joint comfort, with her menstrual cycle regulating and body measurements changing enough to require costume tweaks. Metz stresses it isn’t a magic fix, urges careful research and doctor consultation, and notes she expects scrutiny while pursuing long‑term health, including considerations around perimenopause.

via today.com|
#chrissy-metz#glp-1#health
Midlife Exhaustion Finally Explained: Sleep Apnea, Not Perimenopause
health2 months ago

Midlife Exhaustion Finally Explained: Sleep Apnea, Not Perimenopause

A 48-year-old mom with years of unexplained exhaustion believes it’s due to perimenopause, but a sleep study reveals severe sleep apnea. After trying hormones and caffeine with little relief, she starts nocturnal CPAP therapy; while adjustment is ongoing, the diagnosis provides a data-backed path forward and highlights the long‑term cardiovascular risks of untreated sleep apnea.

via Business Insider|
#cpap#fatigue#health
Menopause Hormone Therapy: what it can help with, what it can’t, and how to decide
health2 months ago

Menopause Hormone Therapy: what it can help with, what it can’t, and how to decide

MHT can relieve hot flashes, night sweats, sleep issues, and reduce fracture risk for many women started within 10 years of their last period or before 60, especially with transdermal or local estrogen. But hype and misinformation—like claims it prevents dementia or cures aging—are widespread, and not all symptoms are due to menopause. A careful, evidence-based evaluation by a clinician is essential to determine if MHT is right for you.

via The Guardian|
#health#hormone-therapy#menopause
Midlife Brain Fog: Distinguishing ADHD from Perimenopause
health3 months ago

Midlife Brain Fog: Distinguishing ADHD from Perimenopause

The article explains that midlife brain fog can be caused by hormonal changes during perimenopause or by ADHD, with estrogen and dopamine playing key roles in mood, sleep, memory and focus. ADHD typically begins in childhood, while perimenopause-related cognitive changes appear later, but the two can overlap or even be present together. For those unsure, tracking symptoms over weeks (including pattern across cycles, sleep, work and home life) and discussing detailed examples with a clinician can help determine whether ADHD, perimenopause, or both, warrants specific support.

via Flow Space|
#adhd#brain-fog#dopamine