perimenopause

Perimenopause can feel like an uphill battle for women. One moment, you’re dealing with relentless hot flashes; the next, you’re frustrated by sudden weight gain that won’t budge. Mood swings, fatigue, and blood sugar fluctuations can make this transition even more challenging. If you’ve been searching for solutions, you might be surprised to learn that […]

Perimenopause can be a frustrating and confusing phase of a woman’s transitional health. One day, you’re cruising through life as usual, and the next, you’re sweating through your sheets at 3 AM, snapping at your loved ones for no reason, and wondering why your period is suddenly playing hide-and-seek. The transition into menopause can feel […]

Wondering how much hair loss is normal? Find out what’s causing this distressing hair issue—and what you can do about it.   Whether you’ve spent your life trying to style thick, unruly strands into submission or add volume to limp locks, you’ve probably thought of your hair as “problem hair” at some point. But if you’ve […]

Menopause is inevitable for half of the population. Accompanying menopause is a laundry list of discomforts that can make it a dreadful experience rather than an exciting new chapter. Fortunately, an age-old plant called Siberian rhubarb has the potential to improve the menopause experience.  What is Siberian rhubarb root? Siberian rhubarb, also known as rhapontic […]

Struggling with menopause weight gain? In this article, we break down what’s actually happening and how to handle it. Plus, the best supplements to support your symptoms and weight management. Depending on whether you’re in perimenopause, have reached menopause, or are post-menopausal, you could be experiencing any combination of symptoms: vacillating between chills and night […]

When people talk about hormones, it’s often in relation to how they affect things like mood and energy levels, PMS symptoms, libido, and metabolism. But the truth is, these vital chemical messengers can have a profound effect on your skin, too. If you’ve ever dealt with hormonal acne you’re probably well aware of this, but […]

If you’ve been searching for a menopause supplement for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, and more, HUM’s Fan Club is the solution you’ve been looking for. Jennifer Martin-Biggers, PhD, MS, RDN, HUM’s VP of scientific affairs and education explains why supplements for menopause can make this time easier and how Fan Club’s star […]

Night sweats are unpleasant, at best, and dangerous, at worst. Here’s what causes night sweats—and what you can do to banish them from your bedroom for good. There’s nothing better than crawling into your bed, snuggling under the covers, and settling in for a long, restful night of sleep. And there’s nothing worse than waking […]

MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS. Let’s talk about it... Between 2014 and 2025, 1.1 billion women will have gone through menopause. To put that into perspective, the U.S. currently has around 169 million females. Suffice it to say, (postmenopausal) women run the world. Yet, 60 percent of women say the physical and mental effects of declining hormone levels […]

An OB-GYN and sex therapist discuss possible causes of low libido in women and strategies to help you feel better about and recharge your sex drive.  There are times, even when the setting seems to be just right, that your body might not feel it’s the right moment for any kind of sex. If this […]

Perimenopause can be a confusing time with uncomfortable symptoms, but you don’t have to just grin and bear it. Adopt a perimenopause diet to help to ease symptoms with these foods. Perimenopause is something that isn’t commonly talked about (but should be). And yet, the symptoms—insomnia, hot flashes, mood changes—can be life-altering. Many women in […]