Think menopause and ‘hot flashes’ are likely the first thing that come to mind. They are the bane of many a menopausal woman. In fact, managing them is a big reason many women turn to hormone replacement therapy of one kind or another.
In this article, Carol Leonard, a long time midwife and women’s health advocate, likens HRT for hot flashes to launching nuclear weapons to settle a neighborhood dispute. And, she offers a number of herbal remedies for those of us suffering from these pesky symptoms. What’s to lose by giving them a try before going to a more serious arsenal?
I am often amazed at how many health care providers STILL don’t take us seriously when we begin asking questions about menopause. It IS, after all, a pretty major life transition! Maybe doctors just don’t have time any more for educating us. Or maybe, it’s such old hat to them, they’re sick to death of it. But even good ones can fall short on the most basic information.
We just want to KNOW what we’re up against, OK? Carol Leonard has been practicing midwifery for over 25 years and is a passionate advocate for empowering women about their health. Here is one more great article from her giving a nice overview of what menopause is all about,especially if you're into alternative treatments!
Alright, this is probably an awkward subject, but I know from talking to some of you and from what I read in forums that our vi-jay-jays can sometimes become high maintenance in midlife. And, the problems can be a bit vague and unpredictable which means our doctors don’t always know what to do for us. It can be very annoying, not to mention having a negative impact on our intimate relationships.
Carol Leonard has been practicing midwifery for more than 25 years. She has written this excellent article telling us what is happening to our vaginas during menopause, and she gives us a number of wonderful tips on what we can do about them.
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