When the Empty Nest Isn't Empty
This week, I prepare to drop off all three of my kids at their respective colleges for the first time.
Which, I guess, makes me what people call an empty nester.
But why do they call it an empty nest?
When baby birds grow up and fly away, the mama bird also abandons the nest.
Yet in my case—and maybe yours—you have to return to the nest.
So what exactly are you returning to?
9 minutes ago
Estrogen, Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke & Blood Clots: What You Actually Need to Know About Menopause Hormone Therapy
Today, we’re continuing our discussion of the risks and benefits of estrogen. And this week, we’re tackling some of the bigger health concerns: heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and cancer.
There is a lot of information here, so find a comfy chair and a fan (if you’ve got hot flashes, like me), and let’s get started.
6 days ago
What Your Friends & Neighbors Got Right About Perimenopause (and What It Left Out)
Let's talk about estrogen: what it's actually approved to treat, where the evidence is strong, and where we're still waiting for better data.
Aug 4
The Way I Survived
So instead of a medical lesson this week, you get pure emotion.
When my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I knew.
I knew he was going to die from this horrible disease.
You could tell me I was being negative.
You could say I never gave him a chance.
Maybe you're right.
Jul 28
Is This Perimenopause… or Am I Just Losing It? Understanding Mood Changes During Perimenopause
Studies estimate that 45–70% of women experience depressive symptoms during perimenopause, compared with roughly 25–30% of premenopausal women. One small study even found that the risk of depression was 14 times higher during the two years leading up to menopause than during the preceding three decades.
No wonder so many of us feel like we're losing our minds.
Jul 20
