May 2006 - Posts

• Dry Eyes

  I have read your article about chronic dry eye. I am curious as to whether the pupils can vary due to chronic dry eye. The pupil in my right eye is larger than the one in the left eye when my eyes are bothering me the most. Can you help with this question? Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:57 PM by Editor | 1 Comments

• Black Cohosh

  I have constant headaches and my brain appears to be permanently on fire. Would Black Cohosh help? Answer: Black cohosh is a natural herb, and a member of the buttercup family. It’s native to North America and is often taken as a dietary supplement (in Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:56 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Red Skin

  I’ve noticed that my neck has large red splotches that disappear by morning, but then reappear during the day. Is this also a symptom of menopause or something else? Answer: The blotchy skin you’re experiencing is likely a reaction to a preceding hot Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:53 PM by Editor | 1 Comments

• Ovarian Pain

  I’m experiencing ovulation pain on the left side. Is this something I should be concerned about? Answer: For most women, ovulation is a once-a-month occurrence that sometimes comes with a twang of pain. When we ovulate we release an egg from either our Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:52 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Nausea

  During perimenopause is nausea normal? Answer: Nausea is a very common symptom of perimenopause. It hits women in different ways - some describe being stricken with a wave of fierce nausea before the onset of a hot flash; while others experience it most Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:51 PM by Editor | 8 Comments

• The Pill

  How does taking the pill affect menopause? My doctor told me that women who take the pill don't go through menopause. I find that hard to believe. Answer: Bottom line - a woman will still experience menopause whether she’s taking birth control pills or Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:56 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Perimenopause

  Is it normal to have two to maybe three periods in a month? I think I might be starting perimenopause because I’m also depressed almost all the time. Answer: Let me put it this way, you’re definitely not alone. More than ¾ of all perimenopausal woman Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:55 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Weight Gain

  What can I do about my fluctuating weight gain? I exercise regularly - 3-days a week. Are my hormones out of whack? Answer: You’re not alone. Many women complain about gaining between 10 and 20-pounds during the perimenopausal years. It would make sense Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:53 PM by Editor | 1 Comments

• Contraceptives

  I am 53-years-old, but still have occasional periods. Do I really have to still use contraception? Answer: The safest answer is yes! As long as you are still experiencing your period you can technically get pregnant . However at 53-years-old there are Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:45 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Hormones

  What are bioidentical hormones? Answer: Ever since Suzanne Somers plugged bioidentical hormones and their positive effects on her menopausal symptoms in her book, The Sexy Years , we’ve gotten a slew of questions from women wanting to know more about Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:43 PM by Editor | 1 Comments

• Tender Nipples

  Are tender nipples common to the menopausal process? Cheers, Carol Answer: Breast pain is one of the most common symptoms women experience – both before their regular menses, during perimenopause , in actual menopause and sometimes even post-menopause. Read More... Posted Monday, May 29, 2006 4:46 PM by Editor | 14 Comments

• Fibroid Tumors

  I have fibroids. Could you tell me what happens to the tumors during menopause? Thank you, D. Andrea Answer: Please be advised, I am not a doctor, so I can’t diagnose your fibroid tumors for you. However I can share some information I found online. Fibroid Read More... Posted Monday, May 29, 2006 5:01 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Menopause Kit

  Is there a kit that you can buy to find out if you’re going through menopause? - M. Answer: Menopause tests are traditionally performed in doctor’s office. The doctor takes a standard blood test to get an accurate reading of a woman’s follicle stimulating Read More... Posted Monday, May 29, 2006 4:52 PM by Editor | 1 Comments

• Understanding Menopause

  I am a 50-year old woman. About 6 months ago I started experiencing hot sensations in my body starting at my legs and working up to my forehead. I think its hot flashes. My husband doesn’t seem to understand at all, and accuses me of lying to him. This Read More... Posted Monday, May 29, 2006 4:50 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Hair Loss

  I am 55years old and I have found over the last few years that I am losing quite a lot of hair. I supposed that it was thinning with age, but it appears to be getting worse. Is this part of the menopausal process and if so when will it stop? Thank You, Read More... Posted Monday, May 29, 2006 4:48 PM by Editor | 0 Comments