Media Begins to Mention Menopause

When it comes to how best to address menopause symptoms, there is more than a little controversy. All I know is, I'm thrilled that the darn thing is finally getting some attention. Most want to hide under a rug when 'the change' is mentioned, and topping the list is the media.

But its changing. The recent Newsweek featuring Oprah and now this interesting post on Huffington Post means that mainstream media is examining the latest menopause treatment crazes. And while you may disagree with the slant of a certain article or blog post, at least with more information available you'll be able to make more informed choices about your medical options.

So I say, keep up the controversy, please. Its about time women of a 'certain age' got a little somethin' somethin' from the media.

Hot Flash Humor

So, I was speaking with a friend of mine about how annoying these hot flashes were. She turned to me and said, "I prefer to call them 'power surges'".

It really is all in the attitude, isn't it?

Brain Wind-Down Temporary, Find Researchers

Women in menopause know that their brains are a little less.... quick on the pick up. But luckily, researchers have found that such cognitive slow down is temporary. In a new study published in Neurology, women ages 42-52 were tested on their ability to process information quickly. In addition to finding that menopause did indeed slow down cognitive processing, researchers found this mental slow motion to be but a temporary side effect of the hormonal changes associated with menopause. More magazine did a great article on brain health and menopause if you need additional information, but its certainly helpful to know that these symptoms will pass!

The Waste of a Waistline

Waistlines are wasted on the young. After menopause, that teensy little waist just disappears. I feel like I used to have a hour glass figure, now it just looks like a water glass - straight up and down.

Menopause brings many changes, and one of the most frustrating is what happens to our figures. There was a great segment on CBS News about this the other night, and ways you can address the, um, thickening that happens during menopause. Yes, that would entail exercise, but dancing the night away does look enticing. Perhaps exercise isn't so bad in the Dancing with the Stars age, huh?

Hormone Imbalance Not Just For a Few

Came across this article Hormone Imbalance is Not Just for Middle Aged Women and Teenagers in Natural News today, and was quite impressed. It speaks to the fact that many environmental stresses and dietary choices can impact our hormone health. It also touches on issue affecting many women - adrenal fatigue.

Glad to know there are some insightful reporters out there covering menopause and other hormonal issues.

Wall Street Journal Op-Ed on Bioidentical Hormones

Last month, the Wall Street Journal ran an Op-Ed response to its article on bioidentical hormones. In it, many of the misconceptions regarding these treatments were addressed by members of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative, a non-profit group of physicians dedicated to patient/physician education. These days, women are empowered to make informed decisions about any health treatment, and this article calls for more clarity to end the confusion about hormone treatment. Really, it all comes down to choice - and women deserve more choices. Read more here.

Perhaps equally as interesting as the content of the piece is that major financial media outlets like the WSJ are paying attention to menopause. Yes, there is money to be made here, yes women are worthy of investing in, yes women deserve - and will spend money on - quality treatments. Financiers, take note. Menopause is a worthy investment.

Your Hormonal Lifeline

It amazes me how I managed to reach menopause without giving it any thought. I suppose most of us are in denial. I mean when we think "menopause" we think "older" and like most women aging is something I'm trying to put off as long as possible. So this whole thing got me thinking that if we looked at menopause as just a part of our hormonal lifeline then perhaps we couldhandle it in a more positive way.

I mean, just look at the daffodils - a women's lifeline is all about balancing hormones and when she is in full bloom, everything is well in the hormonal garden. Just a little fertilizer to get you through those hot flashes!!!