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Evidence-based insights, personal reflections, and the information midlife women actually need. Written by Andrea Martin, DNP, CRNP, WHNP, MSCP.

Why One Glass of Wine Now Feels Like Five: Alcohol and Menopause

Andrea Martin 10/15/26 Andrea Martin 10/15/26

Why One Glass of Wine Now Feels Like Five: Alcohol and Menopause

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The Best Lubricants for Menopause: What to Use and What to Avoid

Andrea Martin 10/6/26 Andrea Martin 10/6/26

The Best Lubricants for Menopause: What to Use and What to Avoid

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Menopause and Your Heart: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know

Andrea Martin 10/5/26 Andrea Martin 10/5/26

Menopause and Your Heart: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know

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Painful Sex in Menopause: Causes, Treatment, and What Actually Helps

Andrea Martin 9/20/26 Andrea Martin 9/20/26

Painful Sex in Menopause: Causes, Treatment, and What Actually Helps

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Osteopenia in Menopause: What It Means and What to Do About It

Andrea Martin 9/15/26 Andrea Martin 9/15/26

Osteopenia in Menopause: What It Means and What to Do About It

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Why Your Doctor Keeps Telling You Your Labs Are Normal When You Feel Terrible

Andrea Martin 9/6/26 Andrea Martin 9/6/26

Why Your Doctor Keeps Telling You Your Labs Are Normal When You Feel Terrible

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How Progesterone Affects Your Mood, Sleep, and Wellbeing

Andrea Martin 9/2/26 Andrea Martin 9/2/26

How Progesterone Affects Your Mood, Sleep, and Wellbeing

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Menopause and Sleep Apnea: The Connection Most Women Don't Know About

Andrea Martin 8/27/26 Andrea Martin 8/27/26

Menopause and Sleep Apnea: The Connection Most Women Don't Know About

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Vaginal Dryness: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It

Andrea Martin 8/17/26 Andrea Martin 8/17/26

Vaginal Dryness: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It

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Hormones After Breast Cancer: What Survivors Need to Know

Andrea Martin 8/12/26 Andrea Martin 8/12/26

Hormones After Breast Cancer: What Survivors Need to Know

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Menopause and Anxiety: Is Your Mental Health Actually a Hormone Issue?

Andrea Martin 8/4/26 Andrea Martin 8/4/26

Menopause and Anxiety: Is Your Mental Health Actually a Hormone Issue?

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HRT vs BHRT: Understanding the Difference and the Hype

Andrea Martin 7/29/26 Andrea Martin 7/29/26

HRT vs BHRT: Understanding the Difference and the Hype

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Hormone Therapy and Blood Clots: What Women at High Risk Need to Know

Andrea Martin 7/20/26 Andrea Martin 7/20/26

Hormone Therapy and Blood Clots: What Women at High Risk Need to Know

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Perimenopause in Your 30s: When It Starts Earlier Than Expected

Andrea Martin 7/16/26 Andrea Martin 7/16/26

Perimenopause in Your 30s: When It Starts Earlier Than Expected

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Sleep Problems in Perimenopause: Why You're Waking Up at 3am

Andrea Martin 7/8/26 Andrea Martin 7/8/26

Sleep Problems in Perimenopause: Why You're Waking Up at 3am

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Menopause and Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What You Can Actually Do

Andrea Martin 6/29/26 Andrea Martin 6/29/26

Menopause and Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What You Can Actually Do

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BRCA, Lynch Syndrome, and Hormones: A Guide for Previvors

Andrea Martin 6/17/26 Andrea Martin 6/17/26

BRCA, Lynch Syndrome, and Hormones: A Guide for Previvors

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Brain Fog in Menopause: What's Causing It and What Can Help

Andrea Martin 6/9/26 Andrea Martin 6/9/26

Brain Fog in Menopause: What's Causing It and What Can Help

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Are Mammograms Safe? What the Evidence Actually Says

Andrea Martin 6/1/26 Andrea Martin 6/1/26

Are Mammograms Safe? What the Evidence Actually Says

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The Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause (And Why It Matters)

Andrea Martin 5/27/26 Andrea Martin 5/27/26

The Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause (And Why It Matters)

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