Up to 1 in 3 women experience urinary incontinence before, during or after menopause. Have you ever laughed at a joke, sneezed unexpectedly, or jumped during a workout, and felt that sudden, mortifying leak? Or maybe you’ve started mapping out bathroom locations everywhere you go, just in case. If this sounds familiar, know this: what…
Category: Hormone Health
When Your Period Isn’t Normal And What That Actually Means
“Let’s be real, a lot of women aren’t given a clear picture of what a ‘normal’ period actually looks like. So when something feels off, like intense cramps, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, or very light bleeding, it’s easy to assume that’s just how your body works, or to feel unsure about bringing it up. And…
Why Strength Training Matters More During Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause come with a lot of changes, and one of the big ones people don’t talk about enough is muscle loss. As hormones shift, especially estrogen, your body starts losing muscle more easily. This can start earlier, but it tends to speed up during perimenopause. The workouts that used to work don’t anymore….