Author: Bess Arrington

Is It Perimenopause? 13 Surprising Symptoms

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For ages, the menopausal journey has been shrouded in silence and taboo among women, as well as within the medical profession. Female reproductive health has long been stigmatized and dismissed, rooted in sexism, ageism, and a shocking lack of medical research and treatment.  However, the tide is turning. Menopause is breaking out of the shadows and onto the main stage, complete with its own spotlight and microphone. Thanks to the tireless efforts of a new generation of empowered women tired of sweating in silence, menopause awareness is rapidly gaining momentum. 

A Call for Change: Exposing Bold Truths About Menopause Care

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Hey, Ladies, have you read about this? In honor of Women’s History Month and to celebrate International Women’s Day, the medical journal The Lancet published a series of articles entitled Menopause 2024. It’s an interesting read, although some might question whether it’s insightful or downright insulting. While acknowledging the medical community’s history of ignoring and dismissing the healthcare needs of women as they age, it does a good job of calling for change within global healthcare systems.  However, the underlying theme of the series is pretty much…Suck It Up, Buttercup!

Invisible Woman Syndrome: How to Take Charge of Your Life & Thrive

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I’m blessed with a wonderfully eclectic group of fabulous female friends—different ages, lifestyles, and stages of life. Whenever we gather for a ladies’ night, we often find our conversations gravitating toward the state of affairs on being a woman. We fuss and laugh and raise our margaritas in solidarity. In our exasperation, we rail about the unfairness of it all and how we can be a force for change, leverage our voting power, and support all the right causes.