Tag Archives: over 40

I’ve reached the phase of over 40 life where perimenopause is a REALITY and menopause is on the HORIZON. Perimenopause is a relatively new term for me. I’ve noticed many more commercials and products focused on menopause symptoms: the phase when a woman’s menstrual period ends due to hormonal changes. …

One of the first things young girls learn about their menstrual periods is to write down when it begins and stops. This way when our periods become more regular –  we can track them, plan around them and in many cases use the data to get pregnant. Since my teenage years, …

I made my 40th birthday memorable with a special vacation because it was a huge turning point in my life. Maybe it’s because you realize that almost half of your life is behind you and you’re trying to figure out what is ahead in the next half. When I turned 40 …