[box type=”shadow” ] Dear Ask the Experts, I’m 50 years old and am starting to develop dark hair on my chin and upper lip. Why is this happening? Anna [/box] [box type=”shadow” ] Dear Anna, If you are of Mediterranean origin this might be the reason. It may occur due to hereditary reasons. So, you might just… Continue reading Ask the Experts- September 2025
Category: September
The Power of Gratitude
From the Editor…Karen Giblin- The Power of Gratitude “Let us be thankful to people who make us happy; they are the gardeners who make us blossom” -Marcel Proust (writer) Dear Red Hot Mamas, The Power of Gratitude… Gratitude has numerous benefits and is good for our health. It shows up in the way we look… Continue reading The Power of Gratitude
Become empowered and join us at these special engaging programs!
Let’s give a heartfelt welcome to Nuvance Heatlh who is sponsoring two new Red Hot Mamas Programs at Norwalk Hospital and New Milford Hospitals in Connecticut. Last Wednesday, September 17th Norwalk Hospital implemented its first program with much success. Hope you can join us at New Milford Hospitals first program on September 24th. The topic is “Here… Continue reading Become empowered and join us at these special engaging programs!
HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY-Misconceptions Keep Some Cancer Patient Populations From Benefitting From Hormone Therapy
New survey demonstrates need for additional clinician training because many patients with a history of endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer are still not being prescribed hormones because of safety concerns CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 12, 2025)—Despite evidence suggesting the safety of hormone therapy for patients with a history of low-grade endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer, a new survey… Continue reading HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY-Misconceptions Keep Some Cancer Patient Populations From Benefitting From Hormone Therapy
HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY- Hysterectomy With Bilateral Oophorectomy May Increase Risk of Stroke
Hysterectomy With Bilateral Oophorectomy May Increase Risk of Stroke Despite conflicting results of previous studies, a new meta-analysis reveals an 18% higher risk of stroke for women having a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy and a 5% higher risk for hysterectomy alone CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sept 3, 2025) – Given the seriousness and increased frequency of strokes, many studies… Continue reading HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY- Hysterectomy With Bilateral Oophorectomy May Increase Risk of Stroke
Mental Health Matters: Coping Strategies for Menopausal Mood Swings
Written by Cindy Crosslin- Guest Contributor Menopause is a normal process, and yet the emotional changes that occur are normally not given much consideration. Fluctuations in mood that cause irritability to profound sadness or anxiety can interfere with relationships, work, and general well-being. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) found that close to… Continue reading Mental Health Matters: Coping Strategies for Menopausal Mood Swings
Take the MAPS Steering Committee Survey
As a member of the MAPS Steering Committee we are delighted to launch our second menopause PSP survey. We hope you will log onto our survey and select the research questions that are most important to you. [button color=”red” size=”medium” link=”https://tinyurl.com/MenoPSP2?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0h8uUA8-MSRr3kDa8-ux8wLZlDbWcNKfEecOL_S0FtlMgwRdIork1SOu8_aem_xvGHbcJugXpHAhZ9iGBP9A” target=”blank” ]Take Survey[/button]
Post Menopausal Zest – It’s Time to Embrace It!
From the Editor…Karen Giblin “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy: they are the charming gardeners who make us blossom”. – Marcel Proust Dear Red Hot Mamas, The transition through menopause can be one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. But keep in mind, even dealing with the uncomfortable and… Continue reading Post Menopausal Zest – It’s Time to Embrace It!
Ask the Experts- September 2024
[box type=”shadow” ] Dear Red Hot Mamas, I am 58 and had my last period at 53. I have noticed my skin has aged tremendously since I went into menopause. What is happening? Colette [/box] [box type=”shadow” ] Dear Colette, Menopause probably causes more aging effects than anything else. As hormonal changes begin, women notice their skin… Continue reading Ask the Experts- September 2024
HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY-Ongoing Individualized Hormone Therapy Appears to Have No Age Limit
Ongoing Individualized Hormone Therapy Appears to Have No Age Limit New retrospective analysis shows that some postmenopausal women have valid reasons to keep taking hormones, even into their 80s CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sept 10, 2024)—The Menopause Society’s 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement advises that women aged older than 65 years can continue using hormone therapy (HT)… Continue reading HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY-Ongoing Individualized Hormone Therapy Appears to Have No Age Limit