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Your go-to resource for all things perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
Exercise and Our Brains-How to change behavior
Why It’s So Hard to Start Exercising (and How to Make It Easier in Midlife) We all know exercise ...
What do we know about estrogen and the brain? Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
Estrogen & Your Brain: Why Midlife Is a Critical Time for Brain Health We’ve long known that ...
Menopause and ADHD
🧠 Menopause can wreak havoc on your executive function and mood. And if you’re also navigating ...
Check in on your emotional well-being.
Let's Check-in On Our Well-being! Menopause is a transformative phase that can impact mood, energy, ...
Mindset & Brain Trickery For Outcomes You Deserve
🧠 Mindset Shapes Your Biology—Especially in Midlife It’s not just what you put on your plate or ...
It's Not You. It's Peri Brain Fog
Clearing the Fog: What You Need to Know About Perimenopausal Brain Fog Ever walk into a room and ...
Mental Health and Cognition in Menopause
Does Menopause Impact Cognition & Mood? Changing hormones can trigger mood swings that turn ...
Meno Brain
Does Menopause Impact Our Brain? The brain relies on estrogen receptors that influence cognitive ...
Mindfulness vs. Meditation: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters in Midlife
We’ve all heard that mindfulness and meditation can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even help ...
The Great Melatonin Sleep Gimmick
What Midlife Women Should Know About Melatonin Melatonin is marketed as a “natural” fix for sleep — ...
Can Marijuana Help With Sleep in Menopause?
1. Introduction: What is Cannabis? "Cannabis" is an umbrella term referring to a variety of strains ...
Restless Leg Syndrome: What Every Woman Should Know
Restless Legs Syndrome in Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know This lesson will help you ...
The Link Between Hormones & Sleep: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s a key pillar of your overall health. If you’ve noticed ...
Symptoms of Menopause
Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: What to Expect and How to Track Them Perimenopause and ...
What Happens in Perimenopause & Postmenopause. Why It can Impact Your Sexual Desire.
The Menopause Brain: What Really Happens to Hormones and Sexual Desire The Hormone Harmony of Our ...
What Happens in Perimenopause & Postmenopause. Why It can Impact Your Sexual Desire
The Menopause Brain: What Really Happens to Hormones and Sexual Desire The Hormone Harmony of Our ...
Exercise and Hot Flashes: Help or Hurt?
Can Exercise Help With Hot Flashes in Menopause? Hot flashes are one of the most common and ...
How To Manage Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
What Can You Do? 1. Monitor Your Health As women, we are good at monitoring the health of our loved ...
Heat Wave: Battling Hot Flashes and Night Sweats with Wit and Grit
What Are Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause? Vasmotor Symptoms of Menopause (Perimenopause) or VMS is ...
Want a Better Sex Life in Midlife? Start with Yourself-Literally
Want a Better Sex Life in Midlife? Start with Yourself — Literally.
Channel Your Youth and Let's Make Sex Play
Can Sexy Messages Actually Boost Desire? Spoiler: Yes — your phone might be your most underrated ...
Why Your Mind Matters for Sexual Desire: Insights from Dr. Lori Brotto
PAUZ Health Dishes with Dr. Lori Brotto — Mindfulness, Menopause, and Desire
Keeping Your Vulva & Vagina Healthy
What You Can Do To Support Health Below The Waistline
Pelvic Floor Health Basics: Urinary Incontinence to Pelvic Floor Prolapse
What You Did Not Learn In School & Life!
Black Cohosh For Menopause Does It Work
The Mysterious Black Cohosh: What the Research Really Says About This Menopause Supplement
Vaginal Atrophy Symptoms
Are You Kidding...My Vagina Can Shrink?
The Art & Science of Pee Control!
Mastering the Art & Science of Pee Control with Finesse Menopause and its preceding phase, ...
Forget Kale! Let's Talk About Orgasms.
What Is Sexual Pleasure?
Ashwa Huh? Ashwagandha -The Adaptogen is hot but does it work?
What Is Ashwagandha? Let’s talk about one of the most hyped herbs in the wellness world right now: ...
What Can I Do? My Vulva & Libido Are Drying Up
What Can You Do? The first line of defense is hygiene. This means preventing irritation and dryness ...
Dry, Itchy, Scratchy: What Is Happening
It Doesn't Have To Get This Itchy or Dry Before You Do Something About It! Before you even notice ...
Sleep & Menopause The Tangled Web
Part 2: Learning About Your Sleep & What You Can Do Sleep can be influenced by a complicated ...
Why Your Losing ZZZZZZs
Part 1: Why You Maybe Losing Sleep & Why You Can't Afford to! "I'm not sleep-deprived; I'm just ...
Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: What You Need to Know
We Talk About Bones & Muscles, But What About Our Joints?
The ONE exercise women over 30 NEED
The Squat: It Hurts But It Is SO GOOD!
Drizzle Away Inflammation: The Power of Olive Oil in Menopause
Olive Oil & Menopause: Nature's Anti-Inflammatory Ally
Are You Missing Out Due to Hydration?
Lifting the Weights But Not Seeing the Gains?
We Deserve Better: The Pleasure Gap
Much More Than An Orgasm Gap!
Clear Protein-Gimmick or Great?
Clear Protein Vs. Traditional Whey: What's the Difference and Which is Better?
Is Your Mind Playing Tricks On You????
The Truth About Weight Loss & Maintenance
Are you stuck in a health loop you don't want to be in? Inflammation & Fat
What Exactly is Inflammation? Inflammation is your body's immune system response to injury, ...
Red Light Therapy in Menopause: Fab or Faux?
What Exactly is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), ...
Estrogen, Executive Function & ADHD: The Untold Story of Women’s Brains
Guest Blog: Maria Soledad De Bilbao, BA, MA, CHPC & ADHD Coach-ACC ICF PAUZ Health Women's ...
How Do You Know? Protein
Protein: Your Body's Little Builder Bees Let’s break it down—literally! When it comes to fueling ...
No Shame in the Lube Game: Why Lubricant Isn't Optional in Menopause
For many of us, the need for a lubricant has never presented itself. You may be noticing mild ...
The Vibrator is a Wellness Tool-Here's What The Research Says
Why Should I Even Bother with a Vibrator? Let’s get one thing straight: vibrators are not just ...
Hot Flashes, Hold the Hormones?
Let's get one thing straight: If one more person tells you to 'just eat soy' for your hot flashes ...
The Sleep-Deprived Truth of Menopause (and What You Can Do About It)
As we hit perimenopause and age, sleep becomes one of the most fundamental things for our longevity ...
Brain Fog Is Real—And No, You’re Not Losing Your Mind
Ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you’re there? Or stared blankly at your ...
The Rising Trend of Alcohol Use Among Women
Recent studies show an alarming rise in alcohol consumption among women, increasing at a higher ...
Heart Health: Know Your Baseline
As you enter into menopause and your period has stopped for 12 consecutive months, your estrogen ...
Menopause & Heart Disease
As estrogen declines during menopause, several key changes occur: Arteries become stiffer, leading ...
Women & Heart Disease: A Critical Conversation
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women—more than all cancers combined. Despite ...
Why Fiber Matters More Than Ever in Menopause
As you navigate menopause, your body undergoes hormonal shifts that can impact digestion, ...
A Healthy Microbiome: Diverse, Abundant, and Thriving
Your body hosts trillions of tiny organisms—your microbiota—that live in your gut, skin, and even ...
How to Optimize Protein Intake During Perimenopause for Better Health
How to Optimize Protein Intake During Perimenopause for Better Health Protein is more than just a ...
Do Medicinal Mushrooms Live Up to the Hype? Exploring the Benefits and Myths
In recent years, mushrooms have risen to superfood stardom, taking center stage in health and ...
Nourish to Flourish: Rethinking Your Relationship with Food During Menopause
Hot topic: Rethinking Your Relationship with Food Many of us have a complicated relationship with ...
Mindful Holiday Eating and Menopause: Balancing Enjoyment and Health
The holiday season is synonymous with celebration, family gatherings, and indulgent meals. Food is ...
I Don't Have Time: How Can I Add Mindfulness to My Routine?
According to Dr Lori Brotto, while mindfulness is not a panacea, there is very strong evidence that ...
Can My Makeup Routine Enhance My Skin's Health?
'Skincare' vs. 'Makeup' It is an exciting time in the beauty industry as many makeup companies are ...
What Happens If I Start Botox and Then Stop Botox?
What happens if you start Botox and then stop? According to board-certified NYC dermatologist Dr. ...
What Can I Do to Keep My Skin Youthful and Healthy?
From protecting your skin against harmful UV rays to incorporating hydrating ingredients like ...
The Menopausal Muscle Makeover: Combining Nutrition, HRT, and Weights
Navigating menopause can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining muscle strength ...
Why Does Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Occur?
Estradiol, the most biologically active form of estrogen, plays a crucial role in maintaining the ...
Maintaining Vaginal Moisture & Hygiene
The first line of defense is hygiene. This means selecting cleansers and moisturizers to prevent ...
How To Do a Vulva Self-Exam
We've all heard about breast self-exams, but how often do we discuss vulva self-exams?
How to Handle Menopause Brain Fog at Work [Strategies, Tips, and More]
Menopause is often only associated with our reproductive organs. However, with over 400 estrogen ...
Why You're Gaining Weight in Menopause and What to Eat About It [Meal Plans, Recipes & More]
If you've started noticing you're putting on weight during menopause, you are most definitely not ...
