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When most women reach the age of perimenopause, they are already aware of the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) changes going on in their bodies. One of the changes that occur is weight gain, especially around the middle. This is partly due to the decrease in hormones at this time, but possibly also to the diet as well. Are you stressed out, hurried, snacking on the run? Dont look now, but there might be a connection to that extra spare time around your waist.
When most women first start to experience the terrible symptoms of menopause, they may right away a cure for these symptoms. These cures may include sleeping pills to get rest, changing to lighter clothes to try and keep the hot flashes at bay, and many doses of Pepto-Bismol to fix the bloating and indigestion. What about the diet, are you eating foods that will help your body to adjust to menopause? Here are some really great foods that may help in your quest to find relief.
We all know that in order to remain healthy we need to do certain things eat the right foods, exercise every day, take our vitamins, and avoid bad habits such smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. How about going to the doctors for those exams every year? You know you hate it, but this one could really save your life!
Of course many of you have heard of the dangers of hormone replacement therapy, but what specifically are the dangers? Are they really that risky, or do some make a big deal out of nothing? Lets discover some of the reasons behind the scare, and what your choices are available for women to ease their menopause symptoms.
Many women approaching their fifties, which is the prime age of perimenopause, start to experience a decrease in their libido. They may ask their doctors about it or just wonder in silence is this normal? Whether it is normal or not, if you are not ready to give up the pleasures of a healthy sex life, read on and find out what you can do about it. You may be surprised!
When a woman first starts to experience the symptoms of menopause, it isnt something that will be obvious right away. At least in most cases, the effect is more of a slow, insidious and painful realization that something is very wrong. Here are the real tests to find out if a women is in menopause or may have something quite different.
Ladies, your vagina is precious! It helps you bear children and brings you pleasure during sexual intercourse. Your vagina is instrumental in cleansing your body of toxins each month through menstruation.
Some terms that you should know about are vaginosis and vaginitis. Whats the difference between vaginosis and vaginitis? How are the symptoms different in vaginosis and vaginitis? Do doctors and health practitioners know the difference between vaginosis and vaginitis?