MENOPAUSE EDUCATION
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Menopause Check-up for Women Over 45
Starting at the age of 45, women need to get their menopause check-up. Just like a mammogram, pap exam, or colonoscopy leads to awareness and treatment, the M-check answers the health pains of menopause and assesses a woman’s risks for rising cholesterol, depression, and self-doubt when it comes to sexual satisfaction. And, with 75% of women in menopause struggling with hypertension, 30% with osteoporosis, and 10% with depression, the menopause check-up addresses that too.
Jill Angelo
May 19, 2022
Making the Case for Integrated Menopause Care
With predominantly negative images surrounding menopause, it may come as a surprise to find out that it’s possible to feel AMAZING during this stage of life. Learn about Gennev Integrated Menopause Care - a team approach between you, a medical doctor, and a health coach. And uncover why ninety-four percent of patients report an improvement in their menopause symptoms as a result of working with Gennev providers.
Michele Stanten
April 5, 2022
The Menopause Doctor Is In: Tips from Gennev Physicians
If you are among the many women who are taking the “grin-and-bear-it” approach to managing your menopause symptoms, you may be suffering needlessly. Menopause can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn 6 tips for managing symptoms as shared by Gennev physicians who are menopause specialists.
Shannon Perry
March 29, 2022
How Dangerous Are Your Sleep Habits?
Sleep is a precious commodity. Between menopause and our 24/7 world, getting a good night’s sleep can be tough, and the health consequences of poor sleep keep piling up. That’s why it’s essential to find out if your sleep habits are jeopardizing your sleep in menopause—and your health—and take steps to fix them.
Michele Stanten
March 22, 2022
Women's Guide to a Good Night's Sleep in Menopause
Sleep may seem more elusive during midlife and menopause than any other time of life - even after having a new baby. Ninety-six percent of women in midlife say that poor sleep is one of their top three symptoms of menopause. And many health problems can be attributed to a lack of sleep including weight gain, memory problems, decreased immunity, increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. Learn how you can get a good night's sleep in eight steps.
Michele Stanten
March 15, 2022
How to Boost Your Immunity in Menopause
Many of the changes women’s bodies go through in menopause can challenge the strength of their immune system. When we are not sleeping well or eating right, stressing more and working out less, we may be more susceptible to illness. But making some small tweaks to your daily routine can make all the difference in maximizing your health. Why not start right now? Add these six things to your daily checklist for boosting your immunity in menopause.
Gennev Staff
March 8, 2022
Five Things to Know About Soy Foods and Menopause
If you are one of the many women who has searched online for natural alternatives for managing menopause symptoms, you may have landed on suggestions to include soy in your diet. Here, we take a deeper dive on soy, and offer five tips about what you should know about adding soy to your diet in midlife and menopause.
Michele Stanten
March 1, 2022
How to Counteract Stress in Menopause: Resiliency
Feeling stressed? It may be time to build your resiliency. Midlife and menopause are prime time for increased stress in women. Menopause symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, and sleepless nights add to your stress level and drain your resources to cope with it. While the idea of stress-free living is an illusion, it’s worth the effort to protect your health by reining in your stress. Learn how to roll with the stress by becoming more resilient.
Michele Stanten
February 22, 2022
Low Libido in Midlife: Is it More Than Menopause?
Low libido in midlife is a fact of life for up to 87 percent of women as they get older. “We think we’re supposed to feel like we did when we were 20 rather than accepting changes as they occur" says Laurie Mintz, Ph.D. And changes in libido may be attributed to more than menopause. Learn what may contribute to low libido, the importance of responsive sexual desire in midlife, and how to get your sex life back on track.
Michele Stanten
February 15, 2022
How to Build Satisfying Salads: 3 Heart Healthy Recipes
Healthy eating is an integral part of caring for your heart and body throughout the menopause journey. A few key components can help you build a healthy, balanced lunch that will keep you satisfied and well-fueled. Learn how to build a satisfying salad plate. Plus, be inspired with three of our team's favorite heart healthy recipes.
Michele Stanten
February 8, 2022
Women’s Guide to Heart Health in Menopause and Beyond
When you’re worried about your health, your heart is probably not at the top of your list, but as you enter middle age and menopause, it should be. More women die from heart disease and stroke than all cancers combined. Learn why it spikes in midlife, along with what the controllable as well as uncontrollable risk factors are that contribute to heart disease in women. Take care of your heart with this heart health checklist for midlife and menopause.
Michele Stanten
February 2, 2022
Overactive Bladder, Incontinence and Menopause: Stop the Urge and Leaks
One part of your body that probably isn’t slowing down as you approach menopause is your bladder. You may be noticing an increase in the number of times you have to pee each day, and many of those trips to the bathroom may be pretty urgent. About one in five women ages 50 to 54 experience these unpleasant conditions. Learn more about what causes bladder problems in midlife, and how to manage both stress and urge incontinence.
Michele Stanten
January 27, 2022
3 Indoor Walking Workouts for Bad Weather Days
Is bad weather threatening your workout? Don't let it dampen your plans. These three indoor walking and strength-training workouts will boost your mood, fight belly fat, give you more energy, and help ease your menopause symptoms. The change of pace will also challenge your body in new ways and add variety to your usual routine. And they can be done in the comfort of your home (or at the gym) no matter what the weather may be.
Michele Stanten
January 21, 2022
Dr. Lisa Savage Answers the Top 10 Questions About Menopause
From weight gain and sleep disruption to the safety of HRT, as an obstetrician-gynecologist who specializes in menopause, Dr. Lisa Savage hears all sorts of questions related to the menopause journey. Here, she shares the top ten questions she is asked about menopause, along with her answers.
Shannon Perry
January 10, 2022
Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor Su Weighs in on Testosterone Therapy in Menopause
Gennev's menopause specialists get a lot of questions about testosterone levels in menopause and testosterone therapy. Women are (rightfully) confused as some providers tout it as the missing link, and others are giving them dire warnings. Learn more about testosterone therapy from Gennev's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor Su.
Gennev Staff
December 6, 2021
Joint Pain and Menopause: 11 Pain Stoppers
Aching fingers, tight hips, sore knees … menopause joint pain is one of the most common symptoms women have to face. Learn eleven things you can do to help manage the pain.
Amanda Giralmo
December 3, 2021
Live Forward with Selene Yeager
While middle age and menopause mean changes in our bodies, aging doesn't mean participating in physical activity is over. In this podcast episode, Gennev CEO Jill Angelo talks with Selene Yeager about how menopausal women can continue to perform at a high level — or just be fit and feel good in their bodies.
Gennev Staff
December 1, 2021
Are You Sabotaging Your Workouts?: 7 eating habits to avoid
When you increase your level of physical activity, it can affect your nutritional needs such as needing more nutrient-dense foods and more fluids. If you’re not meeting these new needs, it can affect the quality of your workouts. Likewise, what you are eating can either support or sabotage your workouts. Here are seven eating habits that may be sabotaging your workouts and how to fix them.
Gennev Staff
November 1, 2021
How to Maximize Your Workout: Seven Walking Dos and Don'ts
The more consistently you walk, the more benefits you’ll reap. That’s why it’s so important to minimize your risk for injury and make walking as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Here are seven dos and don’ts that will help keep you on your feet and walking strong.
Michele Stanten
October 15, 2021
How to Start Walking: 3 Steps to Success
Walking is easy for most of us right? But what about the simple act of making time for your walk? Learn from Michele Stanten, ACE-certified fitness instructor and Gennev walking coach, the three steps for how to make your walking practice more successful.
Michele Stanten
October 4, 2021
Get Moving in Menopause: 50 Benefits of Walking
Going out for a walk is one of the easiest steps you can take to manage menopause symptoms and feel better—physically, mentally, and emotionally—right now! Learn 50 reasons to walk throughout midlife and menopause.
Michele Stanten
September 14, 2021
Five Weird Things That May Happen in Menopause
There are at least 34 symptoms of menopause, and over the course of your journey, you may experience some strange symptoms that you are not aware of. If you do, it’s good to know you are not alone.
Gennev Staff
September 7, 2021
Menopause and Facial Hair: Oh, Pluck This…
The true sign of friendship may be letting your friend know when she’s sprouted an impressive new chin hair. Menopause facial hair can be coarser and darker. What to do? (If anything.)
Shannon Perry
July 12, 2021
Menopause and Emotional Wellness: You Are Not Alone
What happens when women realize their stress, anxiety, and mood swings and in some cases may lead to rage and even panic? Connecting with other women in menopause who are experiencing the same emotions can help.
Gennev Staff
June 22, 2021
Belly Fat in Menopause: 5 Ways to Beat It
Menopause belly fat: even women who generally put on weight in the hips and thighs may notice an abdominal gain in midlife. Here's why and what to do about it.
Shannon Perry
June 2, 2021
How To Find The Best Menopause Specialist Near You
Looking for a menopause specialist doctor near you? Just as pregnancy requires an expert, so does menopause. You need a doctor who understands the changes and how to treat them.
Jill Angelo
January 20, 2021
Jill Angelo Uses the Gennev Health Menopause Checklist
How long has it been since your last mammogram? Is it time for a colonoscopy? Gennev CEO Jill Angelo has committed to taking her own advice and lining up needed (and overdue) menopause checklist health exams.
Shannon Perry
January 11, 2021
Gennev's 2021 Women's Health Checklist
2021 has arrived. And whether you consider yourself a "healthy" person or not, January represents an opportunity for new behaviors...or reestablishing old best practices.
Shannon Perry
January 5, 2021
Gennev's Best of 2020 menopause information
"Menopause is hard, but living is in the journey," says Gennev CEO Jill Angelo. "When women commit to caring for themselves, and seeking help, they become a force that no one can hold back." Are you ready to be a force?
Shannon Perry
January 5, 2021
COVID vaccine safety with Gennev CMO Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su
Our telemedicine doctors and coaches have been getting a lot of questions about the COVID vaccine, so Gennev CEO Jill Angelo asked me to share my thoughts on the safety and efficacy of the vaccines which are rolling out this month.
Gennev Staff
December 22, 2020
"Skincaring" as a mission with Kari Gran
We know what we put on our skin can affect us systemically; it's the way nicotine patches work. So we need to be thoughtful about the products we use on our skin, especially as we get older. Tune in to our talk with Kari Gran.
Gennev Staff
December 17, 2020
Equality in women's health with Denise Pines
There's long been a gap in the quality of care men and women receive. That discrepancy in care is exponentially greater if the woman is Black or a woman of color; greater if she's poor, greater if she's a transgender woman.
Gennev Staff
December 17, 2020
Menopause Fatigue Remedies: Fighting the exhaustion
Fatigue — real fatigue — is a common symptom of menopause. It makes work hard, exercise impossible, even thinking straight can feel like it takes all your resources. Fortunately, there are menopause fatigue remedies.
Gennev Staff
December 10, 2020
CBD Oil and Menopause with Aimée Shunney, ND
For women dealing with perimenopause and menopause symptoms on top of everything else, the stress can seem unmanageable. Don't worry. Here's a chat about CBD oil for menopause.
Gennev Staff
November 19, 2020
Gut health for the holidays with Dr. Erika La Vella
In this conversation with Gennev's Director of Health Coaching, Stasi Kasianchuk, metabolic surgeon Dr. Erika La Vella talks about how to preserve your gut through the holiday season and stay healthier all year 'round.
Gennev Staff
November 12, 2020
Life After 50 with David Harry Stewart of AGEIST
Culturally, we have this idea that life slows at 50. Nothing could be further from the truth, says David Harry Stewart of the AGEIST. People in the 50-plus age group are doing all sorts of amazing things.
Gennev Staff
November 4, 2020
Thriving through Menopocalypse with Amanda Thebe
With so many symptoms, menopause can seem like the end of your world.. Athlete and women's health and fitness expert Amanda Thebe tells us how she learned to thrive, even during Menopocalypse.
Gennev Staff
November 3, 2020
Menopause Type 5: In Transition
For the past four weeks, we’ve been defining some of the key stages of the perimenopause-to-menopause journey, helping women locate themselves on the path and take steps to take control of their health. This week is all about our Type 5s, or as we like to call them, our “Women of Mystery”!
Shannon Perry
October 26, 2020
Dr. Anna Garrett: The gut-brain axis
Dr. Anna Garrett chats about the "Gut-Brain Axis" and how it affects your perception, cognition, nervous system, mood, pretty much everything. Doesn't it make sense to be sure your gut is getting exactly what it needs?
Michele Stanten
October 21, 2020
Menopause Type 4: Post-menopause
It’s week four of Global Menopause Awareness Month, and we’re continuing our journey through the phases of the menopause transition with Gennev’s Menopause Types. Type 4s, that light you see actually IS the end of the tunnel, though at times you might still feel like you’re getting hit by the train.
Shannon Perry
October 19, 2020
Common Hysterectomy Questions Answered
Rolonda Wright had abdominal pain that put her in the ER. If she'd known more about fibroids, things would have been different. She's making sure the rest of us know more. We have a Dr. answer her hysterectomy questions.
Shannon Perry
October 14, 2020
Menopause Type 3: Early Menopause
October is Global Menopause Awareness Month! Considering how many women enter perimenopause without even knowing it, “awareness” seemed like a good idea to us at Gennev. This week, we’re focusing on Type 3.
Shannon Perry
October 8, 2020
Menopause Type 2: Perimenopause
It's important for every woman to know what's happening in her body so she can respond appropriately. We believe no woman in menopause should be in the dark about the changes in her body.
Gennev Staff
October 4, 2020
Menopause in the media with Hot Flashes & Cool Topics
How do you discuss a “taboo” topic like menopause on a public forum like a podcast? With humor, insight, wisdom, and patience! Hear Gennev CEO Jill Angelo's interview with Hot Flashes & Cool Topics.
Gennev Staff
September 29, 2020
Menopause Type 1: Pre-menopause
Sometimes it seems like the answer to every menopause question is, "It depends." Not particularly helpful. Gennev has designed the Menopause Journey Map to help women understand where they are in the transition, control symptoms, and be prepared.
Shannon Perry
September 27, 2020
Aging in the time of Zoom
Have you ever spent this much of your workday staring at your own face? Thanks to the pandemic, we're all in streamed meetings, with our faces staring back at us. In a culture that values youth, what toll is that taking?
Gennev Staff
September 17, 2020
Dr. Barb De Pree: Natural Menopause Changes Around Sex
Times and attitudes towards women's menopause and sexuality are changing: there are more platforms now for women to get information and engage in conversation about natural changes happening in their bodies.
Shannon Perry
August 19, 2020
Menopause and the microbiome: What you eat matters
Food affects our microbiome for good or ill, and our microbiome affects pretty much everything else. So how we can eat to protect beneficial gut flora, and what substances impact our gut?
Shannon Perry
August 18, 2020
Environmental detox for menopause with Mary Purdy
Mary Purdy is an expert on helping us minimize our exposure to toxins in our environment and maximize our efficiency in ridding them from our bodies, homes, and workplaces.
Shannon Perry
August 11, 2020
Grief and loss in the menopause transition
Many experience menopause as a time of grief and loss. We talked with grief and transition expert Kathleen Putnam about how to work through these feelings to embrace the new us.
Shannon Perry
August 2, 2020
How To Get Better Sleep During Menopause
Don't just dream of better sleep. CBD, a component of the hemp plant, is showing promising results for helping women rest easier. Learn more about how to get better sleep during menopause
Shannon Perry
July 23, 2020
Coffee with Gennev's HealthFix coaches
All our HealthFix coaches are also Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with special training in menopause care. Learn more in this podcast with our coaching team: Director Stasi Kasianchuk and Coaches Jessica Gingrich and Katie Linville.
Shannon Perry
July 20, 2020
Welcome to the New Gennev!
Our VP of Technology Sarah Ramsay talks about the challenges of building a platform that easily connects women to menopause care, protects privacy, and is beautiful. Introducing the new Gennev!
Gennev Staff
July 14, 2020
Wendy Ellis: adaptogens for and menopause stress management
In this webinar, Gennev's Director of Health Coaching Stasi Kasianchuk speaks with naturopathic physician Dr. Wendy Ellis on adaptogens for stress and the particular advantages they may have for women in menopause.
Shannon Perry
June 23, 2020
Menopause Myths & Facts with Dr. Lisa Savage
HRT? Testosterone pellets? What's safe and what's not? Like so many things we don't talk about, the truths about menopause can be a bit hazy. That's not OK when women's health, quality of life, and futures are at stake.
Gennev Staff
June 15, 2020
Learning to Cannonball with Amy Schmidt
Like Gennev, Amy Schmidt is on a mission to change the narrative around midlife and the way women feel about it. Midlife is not a crisis, she says; it's an opportunity. Hear her conversation with Gennev CEO Jill Angelo.
Gennev Staff
June 11, 2020
COVID 19 sexual health in menopause w/ Dr Laurie Mintz
In this podcast, "sexpert" psychologist Dr. Laurie Mintz and Gennev's Chief Medical Officer OB/GYN Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su talk about how relationships and intimacy can survive and thrive in difficult times.
Gennev Staff
June 4, 2020
Finding community in isolation, menopause, and COVID 19
Many women self-isolate during menopause, embarrassed by the changes in their bodies. Of course, the COVID 19 crisis only makes it worse. We talked with a psychiatrist about the dangers of too much me time and how to reconnect.
Shannon Perry
June 3, 2020
It's On Us: Creating Community in COVID 19
How do you create community when everyone's isolating inside their home? Food is always a good way to bring people together, even when you need to keep them apart. Learn more.
Gennev Staff
May 27, 2020
Age-related macular degeneration and menopause
Does menopause affect vision and the eyes? Can it speed macular degeneration (AMD) in women? If so, how? AND what can be done to improve or at least preserve our best possible vision and eye health when it comes to AMD?
Gennev Staff
May 26, 2020
Interview with Handful Active Wear CEO Jennifer Ferguson
Historically, it's been tough to start a business that caters specifically to women. Learn from female founders Jennifer Ferguson of Handful and Jill Angelo of Gennev how female leaders are changing how to serve women.
Shannon Perry
May 21, 2020
Stroke symptoms risk increase, and menopause
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and a significant cause of disability... plus, women account for about 60% of stroke events. Take a closer look at menopause and stroke symptoms, causes, and increased risk.
Gennev Staff
May 20, 2020
Do hot flashes raise your body temperature?
Do hot flashes raise your temperature? Including "hotter"? What's the connection between body temperature and hot flashes? What happens? This and more in this post.
Gennev Staff
May 14, 2020
Introducing Gennev's Vitality pack for women
As we age, our nutritional needs change. But in a busy world full of pre-packaged food, getting the right balance of nutrients can be challenging. So Gennev created a women's vitality supplement.
Gennev Staff
May 7, 2020
Menopause, schizophrenia, and treatment: What happens?
It's May, and it's Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about schizophrenia, and also about what commonly happens in women who have schizophrenia as they enter perimenopause and menopause, plus the changes in treatment that may offer tremendous help.
Gennev Staff
May 6, 2020
Supplement savvy with Dr. Wendy Ellis
To help women ensure they fill nutritional gaps, Gennev Director of Health Coaching Stasi Kasianchuk and Naturopathic Physician Wendy Ellis teamed up on a webinar all about how to supplement.
Shannon Perry
May 5, 2020
Confidence, creativity, and menopause with Amy Schmidt
Menopause can shake our confidence, but Amy Schmidt says midlife women have confidence within them. If we can tap into it and match it with our new creativity, we are genuinely a force to be reckoned with.
Shannon Perry
May 4, 2020
Mother's Day 2020: Give mom the gift of better health
What better gift could you give mom in this time of COVID 19 than the gift of better health? Gennev has some great ideas to strengthen mom's immunity and make her happy, even if you can't give her a hug right now.
Gennev Staff
April 30, 2020
Stress, awareness, menopause, and COVID19
What is actually helpful to be aware of regarding your periods, perimenopause, menopause in order to stave off stress during COVID19? We cover that right here, right now. Click in.
Gennev Staff
April 29, 2020
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