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Menopause Hormone Bounce
Women who are experiencing irregular periods, night sweats and all the other lovely symptoms that go along with menopause may feel they're doing a crazy dance called the menopause hormone bounce. Their moods may bounce up and down like a rubber ball due to the menopause hormone changes. While some fluctuations in...

Menopause and Loss of Libido
As reported by numerous females, menopause, the final stage in the cycle of female menstruation, contributes to a significant loss of libido. One of the more common complaints from women (and their partners) is the loss of sexual desire and drive. This absence disrupts the sexual lives of countless couples, and therapy is often sought after as an...

Ease Menopause Symptoms With Aromatherapy
Menopause can be a physical, psychological and emotionally challenging time for many women. They will spend half of their adult lives in menopause, according to statistics which show the average life expectancy of women at 79.5 years nowadays. By 2050 women will probably live to be at least 95 years old. A new generation of health-conscious...


How to Eat Right for a More Comfortable Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that alters the balance of Yin and Yang. After menopause many women discover (and may be disturbed by) the more yang (energetic, aggressive) side of themselves. As men grow older, they tend to discover their yin (passive, yielding) side. Many people don't realize how powerful Oriental Medicine treatments can be for...

Looking For Menopause Relief
It's easier to get menopause relief today than ever before. Store shelves and Web sites offer a multitude of products promising menopause relief for the menopause weary. Before buying and/or taking any type of medication, whether over the counter or prescribed, it's a good idea to explore your options and become educated on what's available. In...

Menopause and Fatigue
For menopause sufferers, fatigue it is all too common. Some women report lying on the couch with their eyes closed unable to move for long periods of time. Or they experience mental fatigue that provides for feelings of indifference and an overall slumber from day to dusk that makes them unable to perform activities with maximum effort. ?...



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Coronado resident pens girlfriends guide to menopause (Solana Beach Sun)
Ellen Sarver Dolgen By Leigh Ann Dewey Contributor What is a "shmirshky?" People of all ages and genders are quickly finding out, thanks to a new book by Ellen Sarver Dolgen. She calls the volume "a small book with a big story." Under the pen name, "E," Dolgen combines humor, personal experience and meticulously researched facts to bring what she calls the nearly taboo subject of menopause to ...

Local resident pens girlfriends guide to menopause (Carmel Valley News)
What is a "shmirshky?" People of all ages and genders are quickly finding out, thanks to a new book by local resident and philanthropist Ellen Sarver Dolgen.

Coronado resident pens girlfriends guide to menopause (La Jolla Light)
Ellen Sarver Dolgen Leigh Ann Dewey Contributor What is a "shmirshky?" People of all ages and genders are quickly finding out, thanks to a new book by Ellen Sarver Dolgen. She calls the volume "a small book with a big story." Under the pen name, "E," Dolgen combines humor, personal experience and meticulously researched facts to bring what she calls the nearly taboo subject of menopause to light ...