Periods Changing? The Brain-Ovary Connection
Has your period changed, shortened, or disappeared altogether? Skipped or irregular periods are more common than you might think — especially in young, active, or high-stress individuals. One often-overlooked cause is functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where stress or low energy availability disrupts hormone signalling from the brain, leading to cycle changes and low estrogen levels. In this post, we explore what FHA is, why it happens, how it impacts long-term health (including bone density, heart health, and fertility), and when cycle changes warrant further investigation.
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The Changing Models of Desire: Why Libido Looks Different in Perimenopause
If your sex drive feels different in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, you’re not alone. This post explores how our understanding of libido has evolved — and why desire often changes during perimenopause and menopause.
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Dementia Prevention: what we can control
Dementia is uncommon in midlife, but the habits you build now can protect your brain for decades. In this blog, Dr. Madeleine Clark, ND explains why prevention matters in your 40s and 50s, and how lifestyle strategies like the MIND diet, regular exercise, better sleep, concussion prevention, and managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes all play a role in reducing dementia risk.
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Brain Fog in Perimenopause
Many women notice brain fog during perimenopause — forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally slower. While these changes can feel alarming, they’re a normal and often temporary part of the menopause transition, not a sign of dementia. This blog explains why brain fog happens, what makes it different from dementia, and practical ways to support memory and focus.
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Depression & Anxiety in Perimenopause
Depression and anxiety are more common during perimenopause, driven by hormonal changes, life transitions, and sleep disruption. Learn why midlife is a “window of vulnerability” for mood changes and how a personalized plan — from therapy and medication to lifestyle and supplementation — can help you feel like yourself again.
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Insomnia in midlife
Insomnia is one of the most common—and misunderstood—symptoms in menopause. Learn why it happens, how we diagnose it, and what really works to support sleep beyond the basics.
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Osteoporosis
Bone loss can begin before menopause and accelerate for years afterward—putting women at higher risk of fractures, mobility loss, and long-term health concerns. This blog breaks down why this happens, who should be screened, and what you can do now to protect your bones for the future.
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Hairloss in Menopause
Hair thinning or unexpected shedding during perimenopause and menopause is more common than most people realize. Learn what causes it, the difference between telogen effluvium and female pattern hair loss, and why hormonal shifts play a major role. Plus, discover the most effective treatment options—and how to create a comprehensive plan for long-term hair health.
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Vaginal changes in menopause
Learn what Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is, how it’s diagnosed, and which treatments actually work to relieve symptoms like dryness and pain.
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Becoming an MSCP
This post shares why I pursued certification with The Menopause Society, what it means to be an MSCP, and how this training has shaped the way I support women through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. From lifestyle and supplements to prescribing HRT, I’m passionate about helping patients choose themselves—through evidence, education, and care that feels good.
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Hormone Therapy 101
Hormone therapy (HRT) can help manage menopause and perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, mood changes, and more. Learn what it is, who it’s for, and how it fits into a whole-person treatment plan.
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