Both friends and patients have told me that they’re worried about the amount of alcohol they’re drinking as they move through perimenopause. Most don’t think of themselves as having a long-term alcohol addiction, at least not a serious one, but they do notice that the cravings for alcohol getting stronger with the hormone changes. Peri-menopause … Continued
What is Peri-Menopause? Every time I think of this question I come up with a different answer, but let’s start with the quick answer! Menopause is the first anniversary of your last period, so it’s a very definite point in time, like the day your periods started. Peri-menopause is the warm-up for that, and it’s … Continued
What are the best treatments for insomnia during menopause? First we need to understand more about what menopause is, and how it can affect our sleep. What Is Menopause? It really depends on how you look at it. The official definition of menopause is the first year anniversary after your last period, but I think … Continued