THE MENO BLOGS
Here is where you’ll find the personal stuff.
Real entries from real experiences: the symptoms nobody warns you about, the things that helped, the things that didn't, and everything in between. No clinical language, no sugarcoating. Just an honest account of what it actually feels like to go through this.
Traveling With Menopause
Let me just say that plans go awry, like three weeks turning into eight, and you need to be prepared. I overpacked and at least had most of what a person with severe hot flashes could need.
How a Trip to the Dermatologist Made Me Question My Childhood
I just went to the dermatologist this past Monday December 12, 2022, and walked away questioning my childhood.
Menopause - The Battle with Ovarian Cysts
So, a couple of weeks ago I started feeling more icky than normal. The bloating is excessive, the pain moving through my tummy excruciating. Add in a few strange muscle spasms (one is in my upper lip), the odd smell of fish when I heat up water (seriously wtf?) and lower back pain and you get Ovarian Cysts. Whoopie.
Television Commercials – How They Shame and Ignore Us at the Same Time
Now, why don’t I see ANY commercials for any products to help with menopause? Where are those? The cooling fan guys would make a gazillion if they advertised to us. Do you sell a sheet set that might actually absorb our sweat at night? TELL ME.
Menopause and the Real World
In a previous article I wrote about Menopause and the Workplace. That article was based on the last workplace I knew, and I only knew office jobs. How ignorant of me and I sincerely apologize to those that have way harder jobs than I have ever had.
Cholesterol and Menopause or is it Menopause and Cholesterol?
So, in my family it has been said that high cholesterol runs on the women’s side of my family. Sadly, there is not a lot to go on from the past.
Menopause News: TV personality and game show host Kelly Ripa has hot flash during prime time!
The talented Kelly Ripa, Host of Generation Gap, takes off her jacket during the show declaring a hot flash AND they leave it unedited! LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Menopause at Work
Last night I watched Password on TV. Yvette Nicole Brown was a contestant and she appeared to have a hot flash during the taping. Suddenly she bent down and a hand fan appeared. She then asked a general question “Is it hot in here?”
Menopausal Dry skin, itching, and scratching. Why does it feel bugs are crawling on me? I'm not on acid?
Dry skin, itching, and scratching. Why does it feel bugs are crawling on me? I'm not on acid?
Menopause and Sex - Not Tonight Dear, I Have Menopause (or Jump On Board Baby!)
Menopause and Sex - Not Tonight Dear I have Menopause (or Jump On Board Baby!)
Menopause and Vaginal Dryness? Go Ahead and Masturbate
Menopause and Vaginal Dryness? Go Ahead and Masturbate.
Menopause and Hair Loss - I'm Losing My Mind, Don't Take My Hair!
Menopause and Hair Loss- I'm Losing My Mind, Don't Take My Hair!
My Menopause Needs a Nap - Sleep and Your Hot Flashes
My Menopause Needs a Nap
Sleep and Your Hot Flashes
Menopause and The Harrowing Hot Flash. Can't We File a Restraining Order?
The Harrowing Hot Flash. Can't We File a Restraining Order?
Menopause, irregular periods and what you can do.
Menopause, irregular periods and what you can do.
The Dismissiveness of Doctors – Why Women in Menopause Feel So Alone
The Dismissiveness of Doctors – Why Women in Menopause Feel So Alone
Menopause Voodoo Pains – A Definition for Some of the Mysterious Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause Voodoo Pains – A Definition for Some of the Mysterious Symptoms of Menopause