Why GSM Can Make Cycling Uncomfortable
Last week, we talked about the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a chronic, progressive condition of the vulva, vagina, and...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Sep 18
- 5 min
An Unavoidable Reality: The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Pay attention ladies. Every one of you will experience the so-called genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) if you live long enough....
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Sep 11
- 5 min
Voice Changes: A Lesser Known Symptom of Menopause
As many as 77% of women report changes in their voice, typically described as deepening, raspiness, and/or fatigue, associated with...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Sep 5
- 4 min
Debunking Myths of Menopausal Weight Gain
Many of my menopausal patients list weight gain as one of their most bothersome symptoms. And with good cause. Not only does increased...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Aug 28
- 4 min
Testosterone: What You Should Know
Testosterone is a hormone found in men and women of all ages. Women typically have levels of testosterone between 1/10 and 1/20 of that...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Aug 21
- 5 min
Non-Hormonal Treatment Options for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes and night sweats (also referred to as vasomotor symptoms (VMS)) affect as many as 80% of menopausal women and often begin...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Aug 14
- 4 min
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Increases With Menopause
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, accounting for more than 20% of all deaths. The most common forms of...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Combating Stress During Menopause
Menopause is defined as after menstrual periods have stopped for 12 months. Perimenopause is the phase before the final menstrual period...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jul 31
- 6 min
Natural, Customized, Bioidentical: Marketing Terms, Not Medicine
As a gynecologist, I often hear from my menopausal patients that they are not getting enough reliable information about menopause. As a...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jul 24
- 7 min
The Clitoris - Not A Small Penis
The clitoris is an organ central to female sexual pleasure; however, little was known about it until recently. Even now, much more...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jul 17
- 6 min
Why Regular Blood Testing for MHT is Bad Medicine
There is no good medical reason for regular blood (or urine or saliva) testing for sex hormone levels during perimenopause or menopause....
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jul 10
- 8 min
Nutrition & Hydration - Considerations in Menopause
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(1)Let's talk about nutrition and hydration for active menopausal women. Athletic women of all ages chronically undereat. (I'm describing...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jul 5
- 4 min
What You Should Know about Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone made by a woman's ovaries, adrenal gland, and, during pregnancy, the placenta. It is the most important of a...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jun 26
- 5 min
HIIT Your Fitness Goals
Common "wisdom" is that we should take it easier as we get older. Science tells us the exact opposite. Menopausal women can use exercise,...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jun 19
- 3 min
The Marvel of Menopause
Menopause can be a time of change and self-discovery. We now can reflect on our lives and make changes to become our best selves. It is a...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jun 12
- 3 min
The Importance of Getting Enough Protein During Menopause
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life that marks the end of her menstrual cycle. It can be a time of many changes, including...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Jun 5
- 5 min
Serious Genital Conditions in Menopause
Lichen sclerosus is a serious, chronic disorder. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition that causes white, itchy, and sometimes...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- May 30
- 4 min
Urinary Incontinence: What You Can Do About It
Last week we talked about the prevalence among menopausal women and some of the causes. This week we will discuss prevention and...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- May 22
- 3 min
Urinary Incontinence: What Causes It
As women get older, many experience involuntary loss of urine (incontinence), but urinary incontinence is not a normal part of aging and...
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Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- May 15
- 4 min
Carbohydrates and Menopause: What You Need to Know
Menopausal women need to eat carbohydrates. No matter which TikTok influencer tells you otherwise, carbohydrates, the primary fuel source...
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