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CBT-I and hormone therapy are often presented as competing choices for menopause sleep problems. They actually do different jobs. The better question is what is keeping you awake.
CBT-I and hormone therapy are often presented as competing choices for menopause sleep problems. They actually do different jobs. The better question is what is keeping you awake.
This article explains why nighttime awakenings can become more common during perimenopause and how hormonal fluctuations, night sweats, stress, and other health conditions may contribute. It offers practical strategies for settling the mind and body and identifies when professional support or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may be helpful.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect vaginal health, intimacy, and sexual desire. This article explores common symptoms, factors influencing libido, evidence-based treatment options, and the importance of culturally responsive care that centers women’s comfort, pleasure, and lived experiences.
This article explains that menopause symptoms do not have to be endured without support. Treatment can include menopausal hormone therapy, evidence-based non-hormonal medications, and supportive approaches addressing sleep, bone health, vaginal symptoms, pelvic-floor concerns, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. The best plan depends on a person’s symptoms, medical history, preferences, and treatment goals.
This article explains how perimenopause can contribute to increased anxiety through hormonal fluctuations, sleep disruption, and life stress. It outlines signs that additional support may be needed and discusses evidence-based approaches, including medical evaluation, cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep support, and individualized menopause treatment.
Pelvic floor problems can cause bladder leakage, pelvic pressure, painful sex, constipation, and other symptoms that affect daily life. This article explains why Kegels are not appropriate for everyone, particularly when pelvic floor muscles are overly tight, and outlines potential treatment options, including pelvic floor physical therapy, individualized exercises, bladder and bowel retraining, pessaries, and surgery when appropriate
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