Many people have mentioned how “brave” I am to be publicly speaking about bladder issues that are common in perimenopause and post-menopause. Millions of women experience bladder issues like leaking, frequency, and urgency during the menopause transition and beyond, yet most suffer in silence. Why? Because of the stigma. I am willing to share my (more…)
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly experiencing unexpected bladder leaks, frequent urges to urinate, or waking up multiple times a night to go to the bathroom, you might be wondering what changed. One likely culprit? Estrogen decline during perimenopause. While many women associate declining estrogen with changes to menstrual cycle or hot flashes, (more…)