If you’ve ever dealt with both back pain and endometriosis, you know how real the struggle is. I remember sitting at my desk one afternoon, thinking the pain in my lower back was just from bad posture. But it wasn’t. That deep, achy sensation had nothing to do with how I was sitting. It was…
If you’re feeling off lately—like you’re stuck in a fog of uneasiness, your heart racing for no reason, or your moods swinging like a pendulum—you might chalk it up to stress or burnout. But what if I told you hormones could be behind all that internal chaos? I’ve been there myself. For the longest time,…
If you’ve ever struggled with the aches, stiffness, and fatigue that seem to hit harder than just a “bad day,” you’re definitely not alone. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of those conditions that can sneak up quietly and end up taking center stage in your daily life. And for many women, especially around midlife, there’s…
Let’s be real — hot flashes are already annoying enough without your blood pressure deciding to join the rollercoaster. But yes, blood pressure changes during hot flashes are absolutely a thing, and as someone who’s worked in internal medicine focusing on hypertension management for years, I’ve seen just how confusing (and honestly, frustrating) it can…
If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of menopause and suddenly your blood pressure is creeping up for no clear reason—you’re not imagining it. Blood pressure and menopause: what to know is a topic I find myself discussing more and more often in the clinic. I’ve been an Internal Medicine Physician for over a decade, and let…
Can asthma cause hot flashes? You’d be surprised how often that question comes up in my day-to-day work as a Pulmonary Nurse. It might sound like an odd pairing at first—after all, one’s a respiratory condition, and the other is usually tied to menopause or hormonal changes, right? But here’s the thing: the human body…
If you’ve ever felt like high blood pressure was doing more than just messing with your heart, you’re not alone. One of the things that often gets left out of the conversation is the high blood pressure and low libido connection. It’s not exactly a dinner table topic, right? But as someone who’s spent years…
As a hypertension expert, I’ve spent years working with patients to manage and control high blood pressure. One area that always seems to generate curiosity and questions is how blood pressure changes during the menstrual cycle. Many women report fluctuating blood pressure, and it’s something I see regularly in my practice. If you’ve ever noticed…
Understanding Asthma and Its Gender Disparities 🌠Asthma is one of those things that can hit anyone, but it seems to affect women differently. It’s all about the airways – they get inflamed and narrow, making it tough to breathe. But what’s weird is that the gender difference is real. As you age, especially for…