Purely Menopause Blog

Menopause and Weight Gain: Understanding the Real Story

Urinary issues are a common but often overlooked aspect of menopause. Many women find themselves dealing with problems like frequent urination, urgency, leakage, or even urinary tract infections (UTIs). While these issues can feel isolating, they are a well-documented consequence of the hormonal changes menopause brings. Fortunately, understanding the root causes and exploring available solutions can significantly improve quality of life.

Menopause is a biological milestone, but how you experience it goes beyond hormones. Your background, lifestyle, and environment can shape both the type and intensity of your symptoms. Understanding these influences helps you make informed, proactive choices to better manage your health and thrive during this phase.

Menopause , characterized by physiological shifts like declines in muscle mass, bone density, and cognitive function, presents unique challenges for women. Evidence suggests that creatine supplementation could be a powerful tool for mitigating these effects and supporting overall health during this stage of life.

For many women, the journey through perimenopause is marked by significant physical, mental, and emotional changes. A recent study by Oura analyzed data from over 100,000 women across various stages of menopause. The report supports existing evidence of critical shifts in health markers like sleep quality, cardiovascular health, and daily energy levels. Let's dive into these findings and explore what they mean for women's well-being during this transitional phase.

Menopause and stress are closely connected, and many women notice that their ability to cope with stress changes during the menopausal transition. As estrogen levels decline, the body’s stress response becomes more reactive, making anxiety, irritability, and emotional overwhelm more common — even in women who previously managed stress well. Understanding how menopause alters the stress response helps explain why everyday challenges can suddenly feel harder. It also points to

Menopause is a natural phase of life that affects a significant portion of the workforce—yet it's often overlooked in workplace policies. For World Menopause Day this year, I had the opportunity to present this very topic to ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s largest steel companies. It’s encouraging to see that more companies, both large and small, are starting to understand the importance of supporting their menopausal employees.

As a woman enters menopause, there’s a lot of talk about hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings—but one crucial aspect of health that often gets overshadowed is cardiovascular health. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and the risk increases significantly after menopause. Let’s talk about why that happens, how cardiovascular risk is assessed, and—most importantly—what you can do to protect your heart.

As women live longer, they spend more time in menopause, a stage linked to weight gain, muscle loss, and increased risks of cardiovascular disease. The hormonal changes associated with menopause, especially the loss of estrogen, shift body composition, resulting in increased fat mass and decreased lean muscle. These changes can lead to obesity, insulin resistance, and conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis. However, adopting the Mediterranean Diet (MD) offers a way to help

Menopause isn’t a transition—it’s your new normal. With the right tools, you can maintain your health and thrive. Let’s explore how you can nurture your body and mind during this important stage of life.

As a gynecologist, I’ve had many recent conversations about perimenopause and menopause. From questions about hormones to managing disruptive symptoms, it’s clear that many myths and misunderstandings still surround this natural phase of life. In this blog, I want to address a wide range of the most common—and important—topics my patients have been bringing up. Whether you're unsure about menopause hormone therapy (MHT), worried about your risk of certain health conditions, o

Sleeplessness, or insomnia, is a common struggle during menopause that affects many women. It often occurs alongside other symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats, making this time even more challenging. But why does menopause wreak such havoc on sleep, and what can be done about it? Let’s explore the causes, the impact on well-being, and evidence-based solutions to help you reclaim restful nights.

Menopause hair loss is one of the most visible and distressing changes many women experience during the menopausal transition. Shifts in hair thickness, texture, and increased shedding are common, and for some women, hair loss becomes increasingly noticeable after menopause. While these changes can feel frustrating or alarming, understanding why they happen — and how to care for your hair during menopause — can make a meaningful difference. Menopause Hair Loss: Why Hormonal C

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, but its impact on mental health is often overlooked. The physical symptoms and hormonal changes that accompany this transition can lead to emotional challenges that are just as significant. Let’s explore why mental well-being may suffer during menopause and what you can do to manage it effectively.

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Embracing a new normal during menopause can be a journey, especially when it comes to maintaining your health and fitness. With so much information available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by details like tracking every gram of protein or finding the perfect workout routine. But staying healthy during this phase of life doesn’t require a complicated plan. By making a few straightforward, science-backed adjustments to your diet and exercise routine, you can adapt to your new n

As you transition through menopause, your body undergoes significant changes, many of which affect your musculoskeletal system—your bones, muscles, tendons, and joints.This collection of symptoms is newly refered to as the "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause" (MSM):

Menopause and dementia risk are closely linked, and women face a significantly higher lifetime risk of Alzheimer’s disease than men. At age 45, a woman has about a 1 in 5 chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, compared with a 1 in 10 risk for men. While aging is the strongest risk factor, menopause-related changes — including declining estrogen — have raised important questions about women’s brain health. Menopause and Dementia Risk: Why Women Are More Vulnerable Estrogen

Navigating the complexities of sexual desire and arousal can be challenging, especially during menopause. Whether it's stress, relationship dynamics, or the natural aging process, many factors can influence your sexual health. The good news is that understanding the science behind desire can empower you to reclaim a fulfilling sex life. Let’s delve into the mechanisms at play and explore practical strategies to enhance your sexual well-being, backed by the latest research and

GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes management, have gained popularity as a weight loss treatment. These drugs mimic the hormone GLP-1, which is produced in the intestine and brain and helps regulate insulin secretion and blood sugar levels. In patients taking GLP-1 agonists for diabetes, significant weight loss and reduced hunger were observed, leading to their investigation and approval for weight management in non-diabetic individuals.