A study published in the journal Menopause reported that a woman starting estrogen at fifty can expect to live up to two years longer than women who do not, and per year it’s associated with a 20 to 50 percent decrease in dying from any cause.

However, some women with cognitive vulnerabilities, which can be introduced through genetic, environmental, or lifestyle factors, may be more susceptible to experiencing a continued decline of brain function.

Gynecologic surgeries may be linked to CFS. Women who have undergone hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and oophorectomy (removal of one or both ovaries), especially if they result in early menopause, may be at an increased risk of experiencing CFS symptoms.

might sound strange, but diluted hot pepper sauce can also reduce oral pain associated with BMS (and yes—they actually did a research study to test this). Hot pepper sauce contains capsaicin, which can produce relief by desensitizing oral tissue. Try applying a 1:2 hot sauce to water ratio to the areas of your mouth most affected three to four

Supplementation Several vitamins are crucial to maintaining the protective layer on your eyes, and deficiencies in some of these, specifically vitamins D, A, and B, can put you at an increased risk of developing DED. omega-3 fatty acids: at least 1,000 mg/day vitamin A: 5,000 IU/day vitamin D: no established dosage, but not to exceed 4,000 IU/day

Estrogen is neuroprotective, shielding brain cells from the effects of oxidative stress and amyloid beta toxicity, high levels of which have been linked to the type of cellular damage that occurs in Alzheimer’s disease.

make sure to get plenty of antioxidant micronutrients, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, and anti-inflammatory macronutrients, such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

These include eating a diet that is high in natural fiber, lean protein, nuts, seeds, fruit, legumes, and antioxidants, and low in processed carbohydrates (I’ll reiterate details in this entry for ease of use).

Testosterone undecanoate is a safer oral option that has been studied in menopausal women for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and did show improvement. Nonoral forms include: INJECTIONS: FDA approved for men under limited medical circumstances but not for women PATCH: FDA approved for men, no lower dose available for women GEL: FDA approved for