Lucas Mendez+FollowThe Hearing Changes No One Warns Women About When you think “hearing loss,” you think elderly — not midlife. But studies show that 1 in 3 women between 45–60 experience early high-frequency hearing decline, often without realizing it. Why this happens: Estrogen supports auditory neurons and blood flow to the cochlea. Cardiometabolic changes in midlife affect the tiny vessels inside the ear. Constant multitasking heightens auditory fatigue. Chronic inflammation — more common in perimenopause — compromises hearing clarity. Signs women miss: Needing subtitles more often Struggling in noisy restaurants Feeling mentally drained after conversations Mishearing higher-pitched voices (especially teenagers) Solutions backed by research: Regular hearing screening improves early detection. Omega-3s support neural and auditory health. Walking or cardio improves blood flow to auditory cells. Reducing headphone volume protects long-term clarity. Your hearing isn’t “fading”—your body is signaling shifts that deserve attention, not dismissal. #HearingHealth #MidlifeWomen #WomensWellness20Share
Lucas Mendez+FollowThyroid Problems Women Miss for Years Here’s a statistic that should be talked about more: Women are up to 10× more likely to develop thyroid disorders, and risks peak between ages 40–55. Yet the majority are overlooked because symptoms look like “normal life”: Weight gain Fatigue Dry skin Mood swings Hair thinning Feeling cold all the time Many women get told, “Your labs are normal.” But here’s the truth: up to 25% of women with symptoms fall into the “range” but not the “optimal zone.” What helps: Ask for TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 + antibodies — not just TSH. Selenium supplementation has been shown to reduce thyroid antibodies by 20–25%. Ensuring ferritin levels are above 50–70 improves hair loss and energy. And women with untreated thyroid dysfunction have double the risk of cardiovascular issues. You’re not tired. You’re not lazy. Your thyroid might simply be whispering for help — and no one taught you how to listen. #ThyroidHealth #MidlifeWomen #HormoneHealth397Share
