Even though Perimenopause Awareness Month (September) is over, I wanted to address this important topic in “Ask Andi Anything.” Because, unlike September – which lasts just 30 days – perimenopause, for many women, can last from a few months to …
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Progesterone
Hi friends! In this issue of “Ask Andi Anything,” we’re covering the controversial topic of progesterone. Why is progesterone controversial, you’re wondering? Because so many providers don’t fully understand how to appropriately prescribe this hormone. I realize that’s a bold …
Ask Andi Anything: Skin Health & Hormones: Is There a Connection?
Welcome back to “Ask Andi Anything!” As a compounding pharmacist in the women’s health and wellness industry, I get asked a lot of questions about skincare and hormones – especially from women who notice changes in dryness and elasticity (all …
Ask Andi Anything: Hormone Creams, Aging & Uterine Bleeding in Menopause
Welcome to the second edition of “Ask Andi Anything!” on The Change Is Personal. I’m going to jump right in answering questions submitted by our readers after our first “Ask “Andi Anything!” blog. Q: Dear Andi, I started using testosterone …
New Blog Series: Ask Andi Anything!
What if you had a pharmacist at your fingertips? An expert in Women’s Health, whom you could ask anything and get reliable, informed answers backed by research and years of experience? Welcome to “Ask Andi Anything!” – a new blog …
Menopause the Musical-A Personal Review
Before the Show The absence of men waiting to enter the theater for Menopause the Musical was undeniable. Even though the show website emphatically states, “Men love it, too!” and expresses how men in the audience “relate and begin to …
Book Review: No Filter by Paulina Porizkova
She still looks good. She looks good for her age. She’s had work done on her face. She should have work done on her face. Once a woman is over 40, these comments will be said to her face or …
What Are “Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals” and How do They Affect Human Sexuality, Fertility, and Hormones?
I recently read an excellent book called Nobody Wants You Healthy. It explores the root cause of many chronic diseases and the role of hormone therapy in avoiding and managing those diseases. The author is Mark Richards, MD, a Yale-educated surgeon, …
I Am Invincible and On My Own
Wit and wisdom from the innovative, influential, and empowering wellness guru and designer Norma Kamali