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Purely Menopause Blog


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
5 days ago4 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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Our Most Read Blogs from 2024 - #2
Menopause Hormone Therapy: What Women Need to Know in 2024 In today's digital age, menopause information is readily accessible. However,...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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Our Most Read Blogs of 2024 - #3
A Deep Dive Into Vulvovaginal Health During Menopause This year, I had the privilege of sitting down with Selene Yeager from Feisty...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Our Most-Read Blogs of 2024 - #4
Menopause and Weight Gain: Understanding the Real Story For many women, weight gain ranks as one of the most challenging aspects of...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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From UTIs to Overactive Bladder: Tackling Urinary Issues During Menopause
Urinary issues are a common but often overlooked aspect of menopause. Many women find themselves dealing with problems like frequent...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Dec 8, 20245 min read
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How Social, Cultural, and Environmental Factors Influence Your Menopause Experience
Menopause is a biological milestone, but how you experience it goes beyond hormones. Your background, lifestyle, and environment can...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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Creatine: An Evidence-Based Ally for Menopausal Women
Menopause , characterized by physiological shifts like declines in muscle mass, bone density, and cognitive function, presents unique...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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How Menopause Affects Heart Rate Variability and Sleep: Insights from Oura's Study
For many women, the journey through perimenopause is marked by significant physical, mental, and emotional changes. A recent study by...

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
Nov 18, 20245 min read
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