HotFlashed
A Brain Dump on Middle Age, (Peri)Menopause and (Mostly) Maintaining Mental Health
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Day 1 Started on a Friday. I was hoping for the sun to shine brighter, the mood to lift and work to not suck, but unfortunately it was just a regular day. Lots of hot flashes and people annoying me. Day 2 Saturday for the second dose. Last night I slept no better. Woke up at least 3 times with night sweats which is where I’m really hoping to see improvement. I woke up at 5am because I have a 3 hour drive to see my kid in a sporting event with his college team. I’m excited to see him,…
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Duavee Diaries
I’ve been struggling for a long time whether to start any kind of hormone replacement therapy. I have had two unusual findings during mammograms, and…
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Menopause and Mortality
Obviously, menopause will make you think about mortality, and not just because of the alliterative mmmm sound. Menopause and mid-life have long been the fodder…
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To Replace, or not to Replace?
Let’s introduce the conversation about HRT. And all good introductions should begin with a full legal name: Hormone Replacement Therapy. Are you on HRT? Do…
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Where’s the Support Group for Parents of College Students?
Hey, parents of college students–how’s it going? Honestly, I hope it’s going great for you! I hope your kid is thriving, loving campus life, and…
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Hey! So Glad You’re Here.
Really! I’m glad you’re here…and not at my house! I feel like at this slightly post mid-point in my life, I’m a better virtual friend than real one. I’m a firm believer in the adage ‘cancelled plans are the best plans’ when it comes to real life interactions. BUT, I’m more than happy to interact in a way that doesn’t involve me having to put on hard pants. So let’s be virtual friends!
