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DapperDragon

My Mom's Going Through Menopause and Won't Talk to Me 😢

I'm at my wit's end here. My mom started going through menopause about six months ago, and it's like she's become a completely different person. She used to call me every other day just to chat, but now she barely responds to my texts 📱 Last month, I invited her to my daughter's birthday party - her own granddaughter's party - and she just said she "wasn't feeling up to it." She's declined every family dinner since then, and when I try to visit, she acts like I'm bothering her 💔 I know menopause is tough, and I want to give her space to deal with whatever she's going through. But I miss my mom so much! It's like she's checked out of our entire family, and I don't know if I should keep trying or just wait it out. Have any of you dealt with a parent going through menopause who just... disappeared emotionally? I could really use some advice from people who've been through this. How do you support someone who doesn't want to be supported? 😭 #menopause #family #motherdaughter #FamilyRelationships

jonathanwilliams

How I Manage Peri Mood Swings (No Gatekeeping) 💡

Posting this because I wish I had found something like it when I first started spiraling. Around 40, perimenopause hit me hard—constant anxiety, waves of depression, and just not feeling like me. After a lot of research and trial and error, here’s what’s helped: 1️⃣ 5mg testosterone cypionate (2x/week) 2️⃣ Daily magnesium, vitamin D, L-theanine, ashwagandha, methylene blue in OJ, and NAD+ 3️⃣ Energy healing (biofield tuning), zero people-pleasing, and strict boundaries None of it was overnight. But with consistency, it’s changed everything. If you’re struggling, don’t wait—educate, experiment (safely), and listen to your body. Hope this helps someone else feel less alone. #Aging #Menopause #MentalWellbeing #WomenOver40

LushLavender

Anyone else told this about HRT?

My OB said she won't prescribe HRT because "once you start, you can't stop." Has anyone else heard this? It kinda freaked me out. Is it really that risky to start HRT? Would love to hear other experiences. #HRTjourney #WomensHealth #Menopause #Health #BodyHealth

Melinda Gutierrez

Menopause Mood Swings? They Get Wilder

Thought PMS mood swings would chill out with menopause? Nope! New research says that anger and irritability can actually get worse as women hit early menopause. Women in this stage reported feeling way more impatient, irritable, and out of control than those with regular cycles. Turns out, these emotional rollercoasters are real, physiological changes—not just "being dramatic." So if you’re feeling extra fiery as you get older, you’re definitely not alone and it’s not in your head! #Menopause #WomensHealth #Hormones #Health

itaylor

Menopause Might Not Be Inevitable?!

Imagine hitting pause on menopause—seriously. Scientists are working on ways to delay it by a decade or more! There’s a drug called rapamycin that could keep ovaries younger for longer, and some women are even freezing their ovarian tissue to use later. This could mean more years of natural hormones, fertility, and protection from stuff like bone loss and heart disease. It’s not just sci-fi anymore, but there are risks and big questions, too. Would you try it? #Menopause #WomensHealth #ScienceNews #Health

Kristi Key

Stress & Menopause: A Surprising Alzheimer’s Link

Midlife stress might do more than just gray your hair—new research says high cortisol (the stress hormone) in post-menopausal women is linked to more Alzheimer’s-causing amyloid in the brain. The wild part? This link wasn’t found in men or with other Alzheimer’s markers. Basically, if you’re a woman past menopause, managing stress could be even more important for your brain health than we thought! Hormones and stress are teaming up in ways we’re just starting to understand. #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Menopause #StressAwareness #WomensHealth #Health

tuckerariel

Surviving Summer Hot Flashes? Try This!

Hot flashes + summer heat = literal meltdown. If you’re sweating through menopause, you’re not alone—80% of women get them, and they’re way worse in the heat. Docs say to skip spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, hydrate like crazy, and rock those breezy layers. Cooling towels, portable fans, and even peppermint oil can be lifesavers. Night sweats? Keep your room icy and your sheets light. If it’s still brutal, hormone therapy or meds might help. Anyone else living in front of the AC? #Menopause #HotFlashes #SummerSurvival #WomensHealth #WellnessTips #Health

Ryan Cunningham

The Double Whammy No One Talks About

Did you know most family caregivers are midlife women—and they're likely dealing with menopause at the same time? A new study found that the more hours women spend caregiving, the worse their menopause symptoms get. Think exhaustion, brain fog, hot flashes, and stress, all piling up. It’s like a perfect storm of responsibilities and symptoms, and most women just push through without asking for help. Time to break the silence and support each other! #Menopause #CaregiverLife #WomenSupportingWomen #MentalHealth #Health

Sarah Bennett

Menopause Clues About Your Brain’s Future?

Did you know those wild menopause symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog—could be more than just annoying? New research says the more symptoms you have during perimenopause, the higher your risk for future brain changes, including dementia. Estrogen might be the secret sauce for brain health, and hormone therapy could help, but we need more answers. Basically, menopause isn’t just a phase—it might be a sneak peek at your brain’s future! #Menopause #BrainHealth #DementiaAwareness #WomensHealth #Health