A Surgeon’s Brain in Menopause

Here is a story shared by a WLB site visitor about brain fog — specifically name recall. As with all things that arise during this time of changing hormones, it’s so good to realize we aren’t alone! When I was in my early 40s I noticed a fairly sudden change…

A founding idea behind Women Living Better was that women sharing their experiences would help other women. We believed it would be reassuring if we knew that the things we were noticing were happening to others too. And it’s working! You have been sharing and today, we are sharing back. We…

These lifestyle changes are making WLB community members feel better. I have noticed with increasing my exercise program from just walking daily to adding in 2 cardio classes and 1 strength training class that my circulation is better, my headaches are less, my energy and sleep have improved. I eat…

Menopausal transition coverage in mainstream media isn’t always the most accurate with respect to scientific research and clarifying what’s not yet known — two things we think are really important. This recent article from Oprah Magazine does a good job — except for the definition of menopause. Here are four truths…

Many, many women experience disrupted sleep as hormonal patterns change. Here we share quotes and results from our on-site short survey on sleep. Quotes from women I agree with alcohol sensitivity. I crave it before my period and it makes me 3 times worse when I do drink before bed….