The Truth About Sex After Menopause

Weight was never a concern for Stephanie Brondani, 52, of Minnetonka. Until last year, when she hit menopause.Suddenly, she noticed her midsection thickening. “I think everybody feels [like], ‘I’m eating the same way I always have been and yet I’m getting this roll.’ What is that about?” she said.

Menopause often starts with hot flashes. Or does it? When you reach menopause, you’ll gain weight, won’t you? A lot of people agree that menopause changes a woman’s life in some rather unwanted ways. But menopause doesn’t have to be a time of confusion and anxiety. It may be a time in your life to experience fantastic wellness and a great deal of happiness. You don’t have to believe the un-truths that have circulated for years.

Are menopause myths affecting your health? With so many negative stories being told, it isn’t surprising that women begin to feel anxious about menopause, sometimes even before they’ve had any symptoms. We also see women make choices based on their belief in these un-truths, which often oversimplify symptoms and treatment options.

The truth is that menopause does have challenges. But these challenges are not insurmountable, when women understand their body and the hormonal changes that occur during menopause. Distressing symptoms don’t have to be the norm; you can feel your best,At Women to Women, we’ve helped thousands of women make choices that complement their individual health

Scientists have long known that lower estrogen levels after menopause can cause fat storage to shift from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. Now, a groundbreaking study, co-authored by the Mayo Clinic, has determined why: Proteins, revved up by the estrogen drop, cause fat cells to store more fat. The study also revealed a double whammy.These cellular changes also slow down fat-burning by the body.... Read More....