We're excited to share some wonderful news! Dr. Diana Hoppe, founder of Amazing Over 40, was recently featured as an expert source in Fast Company, where she shared her expertise on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause while thriving at work. The article...
Most low-dose, local vaginal estrogen treatments for dryness do not require progesterone, even if you have a uterus. A major exception is Femring, which can act like systemic estrogen. If you have a uterus, you usually need uterine protection. HRT and the heart...
Hot flashes are common, but you don’t have to “white-knuckle” them. The most helpful alternative-medicine approach is usually a stack: identify triggers, stabilize blood sugar, protect sleep, add mind-body tools, and consider evidence-informed supplements—while...
Menopause can absolutely make your joints and muscles ache—sometimes head-to-toe. But certain patterns (like new pelvic pain with bloating, unexplained weight loss, postmenopausal bleeding, or persistent pain that’s worsening) deserve a timely medical workup. This...
Menopause can change sleep, mood, libido, and stress tolerance—often all at once. The best “husband strategy” is simple: believe her experience, reduce daily load, protect sleep, communicate without fixing, and get expert help early when symptoms disrupt life. If you...
Endometriosis can still matter during perimenopause and after menopause—especially if you’re considering HRT. In many cases, hormone therapy is possible, but the “type” and “balance” of hormones matters. For anyone with a history of endometriosis, the safest approach...
Menopause and perimenopause can bring new (or worse) joint pain thanks to shifting estrogen, inflammation, sleep disruption, stress, and changes in muscle and connective tissue. For many women, a smart supplement stack focuses on omega-3s, vitamin D (with K2),...
How to lose weight during perimenopause without starving means prioritizing protein, muscle, fiber, and recovery. Start with three balanced meals, two strength sessions weekly, daily walking, and consistent sleep. Why this works in perimenopause Perimenopause...
After more than 30 years as a board-certified OB-GYN, there’s one thing I wish I could tell every woman before she reaches her 40s: Your body is not breaking down. It’s changing in ways you were never taught to understand. And because no one explained it to you, it’s...
Every day, I hear the same question from women: “Am I in perimenopause or menopause, and why does it matter?” The confusion is understandable. These two stages are often used interchangeably, yet they represent very different phases of hormonal transition....