Is Nausea a Symptom of Menopause? Causes and Treatment Options
Nausea is not usually the first symptom that comes to mind when discussing menopause, yet many women report it during the transition. While not as common as hot flashes or sleep issues, nausea can be a direct or indirect result of the hormonal shifts that define...
What is Surgical Menopause?
Understanding Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy Effects Roughly 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will have a hysterectomy by age 60, and many will also have their ovaries removed. When that happens, menopause begins immediately—often before age 45. This is called surgical...
Managing Mental Health After Surgical Menopause
Coping With Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Everything In Between Women undergoing surgical menopause are at a 2 to 4 times higher risk of developing depression compared to those transitioning naturally. You expected physical changes. Maybe some hot flashes, maybe poor...
Managing Sudden Hormonal Changes After Surgery
When both ovaries are removed, estrogen levels can drop by 90% in less than 24 hours. That’s how quickly surgical menopause can kick in. You wake up from surgery, and suddenly your body feels unfamiliar—hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, brain fog. It’s a lot. But...