What the ‘hormone’ is happening to me? Series – Part 2:
Redefining Menopause, Sex, and Body Image in Midlife
2023 March 24
In this Live Zoom event we covered:
- Addressing and combating societal stigma and myths surrounding menopause and aging.
- Defining and describing Peri-menopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause
- Learning how to navigate each of these phases as gracefully as possible, including managing hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, brain fog, weight gain, etc.
- Exploring how hormonal changes during peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause can specifically impact sexual health and well-being…and what to do along the way.
- Strategies for improving communication and relationships during midlife, especially with regards to sexual intimacy.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT – the differences, the benefits, the cautions
- How hormones affect body image and self-esteem during midlife.
- Some healthy habits and self-care to develop before, during, and after menopause.
- Complementary therapies and holistic approaches to managing menopause, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies.
- Building self-advocacy and self-empowering so you can take control of your health and well-being during midlife.
In this informative and open-hearted forum, our AMAZING women medical professionals from different parts of the world will guide us in 90 minutes of life-changing information about hormones and how to navigate this part of your life with more ease and comfort.
