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Purely Menopause Blog


A New Option in Menopause Care: Duavee's Emerging Role in Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
For many women, managing menopause can feel like balancing bothersome symptoms with concerns about long-term health risks—especially...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
2 hours ago3 min read
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Getting Comfortable Again: Understanding and Treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
If you’ve noticed vaginal dryness, irritation, pain with sex, or urinary discomfort since menopause, you’re not imagining it—and you’re...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jun 93 min read
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Your Bones During Menopause
When we talk about menopause, symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness often take center stage. But there's one major...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 263 min read
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Menopause Isn’t the End—It’s a New Beginning
If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling dismissed, confused, or unheard when talking about menopause, you’re not imagining...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 193 min read
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What to Know About Postmenopausal Bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) can feel alarming—and it should never be ignored. If you’ve gone 12 months or more without a period, any...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 124 min read
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Back to Basics: Understanding the Phases and Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life that marks the end of her reproductive years. Understanding the phases of menopause...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
May 53 min read
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The Surprising Shifts in Sexual Health During Menopause—and How to Regain Pleasure
For many women, menopause marks the end of one chapter, but for others, it’s the start of a deeper, more nuanced understanding of their...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 284 min read
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Menopause and Oral Health: Understanding the Changes and How to Manage Them
Menopause brings a host of physiological changes, many of which are well-known, such as hot flashes and mood swings. However, one area...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 214 min read
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“You’re Fine.” How One Woman Spent Two Years Searching for a Diagnosis That Was Right in Front of Everyone
It started with a flutter in her chest. She wasn’t even sure how to describe it at first—just that it didn’t feel right. Her heart would...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Apr 143 min read
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Managing Midlife Weight Gain: Strategies & Solutions
One of the most frustrating shifts for many menopausal women is weight gain, especially around the midsection. If you’ve noticed the...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 314 min read
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Sexual Health in Menopause: What’s Changing & How to Take Control
Menopause is not the end of your vitality; it’s a new chapter, a time to embrace change and take charge of your well-being. Yet, for many...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 243 min read
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Can Support You Through Menopause
Menopause brings a host of changes—some expected, others less so. Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, and anxiety are common,...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 173 min read
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Measles Outbreak: What Menopausal Women Need to Know
A measles outbreak in West Texas and neighboring counties in New Mexico has grown into the largest in 30 years , with cases now...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 103 min read
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Midlife Weight Gain: Understanding the Biology and Finding Solutions
Midlife is a time of profound change, especially for women. Between the ages of 40 and 65, hormonal shifts, aging, and lifestyle factors...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Mar 54 min read
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Brain Fog and Menopause: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there, struggled to find the right words, or felt like your memory just isn’t...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 243 min read
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Taking Charge of Your Health and Advocacy in Uncertain Times
Last week’s blog post, “ Why Doctors Can’t Stay Out of Politics—Especially Now ,” prompted many insightful questions from you about what...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 173 min read
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Why Doctors Can’t Stay Out of Politics—Especially Now
Whenever I write about healthcare policies or public health concerns, I hear the same refrain: “Doctors should stay out of politics.” But...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Feb 34 min read
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Understanding Bone Health During Menopause
As women age, changes in bone health become increasingly important to understand and manage. Two conditions that often arise during...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jan 13 min read
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Understanding and Managing Eye Changes During Menopause
Dry eye disease (DED) disproportionately affects menopausal women compared to younger women or age-matched men. This condition arises...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Jan 12 min read
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Our Most Read Blog Post of 2024 - #1
Sprint Interval Training (SIT): A Game-Changer for Menopausal Women Sprint interval training (SIT), a form of high-intensity interval...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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