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The Menopausal Transition: Mainstream Coverage That Gets A Lot Right

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…

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A Personal Story about Struggling with Name Recall

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…

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A Surgeon’s Brain in Menopause

In this article Leslee Jaeger, MD shares her experience with brain fog. “Menopause also brings experience. I have been in the operating room more than 30 years and encountered a vast majority of complications as well as altered anatomy”.       You can find other women’s perimenopause stories here and…