The Menopause Toolbox

Losing weight in your 40s, 50s, and beyond can feel frustrating. Hormones change, inflammation rises, and it can seem like your metabolism has “shut off.” The truth is, weight loss in menopause isn’t about eating less or exercising harder — it’s about balance, consistency, and working with your body instead of against it.

One of the most common (and often frustrating) changes after menopause is what happens to our skin. Wrinkles seem to appear overnight, skin feels drier, and elasticity fades. These shifts aren’t just about “getting older” — they’re directly linked to our hormones, especially estrogen.

When we talk about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), estrogen and progesterone tend to get all the attention. But there’s another hormone—one that’s often overlooked, misunderstood, or even stigmatized—despite its critical role in how we feel as women.

For many women in midlife, a good night’s sleep can feel out of reach. Hormonal changes, stress, and busy lives often lead to trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early. If you’re struggling with sleep right now, you have my full empathy and attention.

If you’ve heard about creatine, you might think of it as something teenage boys or competitive bodybuilders take to “get huge.” But let...

Statins are the most prescribed class of medications in the U.S.—and for many, they may offer life-saving protection against...

Hot flashes (also called vasomotor symptoms) are one of the most well-known — and often the most frustrating — symptoms of menopause....

Hair loss is one of the most common concerns I hear from women in my menopause clinic. Somewhere around 30% of my patients mention it —...

At my menopause-focused clinic, I’m always on the lookout for gentle, effective options that help women feel better. One treatment I’m...

I started using estriol cream at age 47 —but honestly, I wish I had gotten a start on a consistent skincare regimen years ago. I’ve...