Written by Sarah Kaminski- Guest Contributor Solo travel, especially if you’ve never done it before, sounds terrifying. When alone, people are not only scared for their safety. They also dread the awkwardness of having all eyes on them while trying ...
Read More »Menopause: Spreading Awareness Via Content Creation
Written By Ainsley Lawrence- Guest Contributor Menopause is a vital topic of conversation that needs more awareness. Historically, women have been seen as less than men, which includes how they are treated in healthcare settings and in the later stages ...
Read More »HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY: New! The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
“Many women cannot or prefer not to take hormone therapy for hot flashes, but they are often unsure of what nonhormone options work and what doesn’t,” says Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, Lead of the Advisory Panel for the 2023 Nonhormone Therapy ...
Read More »Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Written by Sarah Kaminski- Guest Contributor One great thing we can thank the internet for is the de-stigmatization of mental health. Our mothers and grandmothers never had the opportunity to talk about how they feel, not like we do. They ...
Read More »Responsum for Menopause Celebrates One Year of Educating and Connecting Thousands of Women on Their Menopause Journeys
We know menopause affects every aspect of life; no woman should feel alone and invisible through this journey. In fact, an estimated one billion (with a capital B) women worldwide will enter menopause by 2035! We understand that conversations about menopause ...
Read More »Hormone Therapy Increases Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density, Protects Against Bone Loss
HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY: New study confirms that the benefits of hormones on bone health persist in postmenopausal women even after therapies are discontinued CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 8, 2023)—As the population continues to age, ...
Read More »Invitation to the Annual Meeting and Exciting Program Details
“As Chair of the NAMS 2023 Scientific Program Committee, I’m hoping you will join me September 27-30 at the Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for this year’s NAMS Annual Meeting,” says Dr. Lisa Larkin. “The scientific program, with the theme NAMS ...
Read More »How to Adapt and Thrive Throughout the Seasons
Written by Ainsley Lawrence- Guest Contributor Seasonal changes can have a huge impact on your mental health and overall well-being. Fluctuations in climate, daylight hours, and rainfall can throw you off-kilter and leave you longing for long summer days or ...
Read More »New Informational Videos for You and Your Doctor- Breast Cancer: It’s Never Too Late to Make Changes
New Informational Videos for You and Your Doctor: The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is proud of its comprehensive video series for healthcare professionals and women about important midlife health topics. All interviews in the series are hosted by NAMS ...
Read More »How to Keep Your Immune System in Check During Menopause
Written by Sarah Kaminski- Guest Contributor Changes are scary, difficult, and stressful — and menopause is a big change in every woman’s life. The stress, along with the decrease in estrogen and progesterone, can impact even your immune system. Another ...
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