When you think of the gorgeous colors of autumn, what comes to mind? Orange pumpkins and golden leaves? Or orange Reese’s cups and yellow M&Ms®? As Halloween approaches, and well into the holiday season, colorful displays of candy greet you …
How Do I Know if I’m in Perimenopause?
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 …
Solving the Mystery of the Menopausal Middle
Last time I took my dogs to the vet, they were both slightly overweight. So, I started feeding them one less scoop of kibble, and adding a high-protein meal topper to their dishes. Within a few short weeks, I began …
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 …
Balancing Your Weight and Hormones Simultaneously Could Have Bigger Benefits: Here’s What the Research Says
If you’ve been following the The Change Is Personal blog, you’ve undoubtedly seen some of our articles about hormones and weight management. As a woman experiencing perimenopause or menopause, weight gain is often one of the first (and most frustrating) …
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 …
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is it Possible to Reduce the Odds of Dementia?
Dementia. It’s a frightening word and can be worrisome to imagine living with this condition. The good news is that recent research suggests that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may reduce the risk of women developing dementia. This is exciting …
Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Story Behind the Stigma
“Nothing like waking up in the middle of the night soaked in sweat! Thank you, Menopause!!” said an early morning text from a friend of mine. She went on to say, “It’s so disorienting to wake up like that, trying …