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After menopause, osteoporosis can occur – a condition where bones become weaker. They lose density, size, and flexibility. Particularly affected are thin women, as well as white and Asian women, or those who enter menopause early. Hormonally caused osteoporosis can be treated with bioidentical hormones.
Hot flashes are the most common bothersome symptoms during menopause. They can occur during the day or at night (also called night sweats). Up to 80% of women experience hot flashes during the transition to menopause and after menopause, with most women rating the severity of their hot flashes as moderate to severe. At least half of these women suffer from hot flashes for more than seven years during menopause. Hot flashes and night sweats have a significant impact on sleep, mood, and cognitive functions.
Our genes shape more than just visible traits like eye color or height. They play a profound role in how we feel and how we navigate life's stresses. Think of our brain cells as carrying an ancestral "instruction manual" - a deeply personal legacy passed down through generations that we cannot alter, yet shapes our daily experience of life.
Many women experience joint pain in the time leading up to menopause. These pains sometimes come with swelling that we call edema. About one in four women experiences joint pain during menopause, even if they don't have hot flashes or other typical signs.
Hashimoto is an autoimmune condition that can be reversed and successfully treated through a combination of dietary changes, specific behavioral modifications, and hormone therapies, including bioidentical hormones.
Many men tend to ignore or downplay health changes. This is especially true for the so-called male menopause, also known as andropause. Although some doctors, including some urologists, have not yet fully acknowledged the existence of andropause, there are clear signs of hormonal changes in middle-aged men.
