While I was in Switzerland, enjoying the scenery and the calm of the mountains, something unexpected happened. After a few intense hot flashes, I suddenly felt my heart start to race — fast, loud, and out of nowhere. I wasn’t running or panicking. But my chest was pounding like I had sprinted up a hill. If you’ve […]
Do you feel tired all the time? Struggle with weight that won’t budge, even when you’re eating clean? Do you deal with facial hair, thinning scalp hair, irregular cycles—or had those issues in the past—and now you’re going through menopause? You may be dealing with something many women have but don’t know about: Polycystic Ovary
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Introduction: Many women in Ontario and across Canada are on hormonal birth control well into their 40s and 50s, not realizing that these medications can mask the symptoms—and even the timing—of menopause. If you’re still on “the pill,” patch, or ring in your 50s, you may already be in perimenopause or even postmenopause and not
Menopause is often associated with declining estrogen and progesterone levels, hot flashes, and mood changes — but there’s another hormone playing a powerful behind-the-scenes role: cortisol. Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, is critical to understanding the deeper challenges of menopause. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role cortisol plays in the body,
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Who Is Affected? Trans men — individuals who were assigned female at birth (AFAB) but identify as male — can experience natural, medical, or hormone-induced menopause, depending on their age, surgeries, or hormone therapy. This includes: Menopause in this population is real, physical, emotional, and too often ignored. What Is Menopause — And How Does It Work in Trans
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Menopause is more than hot flashes and mood swings—it’s a total physiological shift that affects your bones, muscles, heart, mood, sleep, metabolism, and more. While many doctors simply say “get more exercise,” they often fail to tell you what kind, how much, or why it matters. This is where Menopause Matter steps in. Let’s explore
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Introduction to Endometriosis and Menopause Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, affecting approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in Canada. It can cause severe pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility. Menopause, defined as 12 consecutive months without a period, typically occurs between ages
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Let’s talk about how HIV/AIDS and menopause intersect—because it’s a topic that doesn’t get enough attention, and it affects people in ways that can feel overwhelming. I’m diving into the latest info (up to March 2025), keeping it straightforward and packed with facts, without any fluff. Here’s the rundown on how HIV influences menopause, with
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What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It’s officially diagnosed when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51 in North America. However, menopause
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Menopause is a natural phase in a womans life, marking the end of her reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being 51. During menopause, the ovaries cease producing eggs, and levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone decline. This hormonal shift leads to the
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