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Helping women+ prepare for the menopause journey with education, support, and solutions.

02/06/2026

February is American Heart Month, and it's the perfect time to talk about the connection between your menopause journey and your heart health. ❤️

Here's something that catches many of us off guard: the same hormonal changes causing your hot flashes are also affecting your heart. As estrogen declines, cardiovascular risk rises.

📉What's Happening to Your Body: Declining estrogen levels can increase the risk of diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, all risk factors for heart disease. And those hot flashes and night sweats are not benign. They increase heart disease risk too.

🧘What You Can Do Right Now: Regular movement, heart-healthy eating, and stress management are your power tools. Plus, here's something exciting from recent research: mammograms in some women spot an early sign of heart disease - breast arterial calcification (BAC).

Don't wait to prioritize your heart health! Talk to your healthcare provider about your cardiovascular risk factors and build a plan that fits your unique menopause journey and your real life.

🔗 Read more at http://pausitivehealth.com/heart-health.

02/04/2026

These women didn't just make history. Their work continues to shape the care we receive today. 🩺

From the first Black woman to earn an MD in 1864 to the scientists behind COVID-19 vaccines, these pioneers remind us that representation matters because it shapes who is seen, heard, and supported in healthcare.

At pausitive health, we honor these trailblazers who embody a standard of excellence and made groundbreaking contributions to the world of science, medicine, and healthcare.

Swipe to meet six extraordinary Black women who are changing lives!

01/31/2026

Here’s our final post in the series to support your menopause journey: Non-Hormonal Medication Management 💊

We’ve shared several lifestyle tips over the past few weeks. Healthy eating, moving your body, and supporting your mental health all play a huge role in how you feel during your menopause journey.

In addition to these approaches, it’s important to know you have many additional options. Your journey is unique and can evolve over time. Many women find a combination of strategies works best for them.

Discussing potential options with your healthcare practitioner ensures a plan that aligns with your unique needs, health and family history, and the way you actually live, not some idealized social media version of perfection.

While hormone therapy (HT) works well for many women for many symptoms, some people can’t use it or prefer not to do so. When it comes to medication, there are also non-hormonal options.

Swipe through the carousel to learn more about them.

🔗 Read more about non-hormonal medication options: https://www.pausitivehealth.com/nonhormonal-options-101/

01/29/2026

Our experiences during the menopause journey are as unique as we are. Everything from symptoms to perspectives can be influenced by all of who we are - including sexual orientation and gender identity.

Most research on the menopause journey has focused on white, cisgender, heterosexual women, but studies indicate members of the LGBTQ+ community may have different experiences and needs. Knowing what information is available can help you be proactive, better prepared, and find healthcare practitioners with the expertise to support the unique aspects of your menopause journey.

At pausitive health, we recognize every perspective on this transition and encourage you to seek care that honors all of who you are!

🔗 Read More: https://www.pausitivehealth.com/category/lgbtqia/

01/24/2026

Next up in the series to support your menopause journey: Gut Health & Nutrition 🥗

While modern medicine often focuses on medication and supplements, there is less discussion about the power of paying attention to what’s on your plate.

Research and clinical studies from around the world show that food and your gut microbiome can directly affect how you feel during the menopause journey. Yet, a poll conducted during Menopause Awareness Month found fewer than half of women realized diet can influence the number and severity of hot flashes, e.g., coffee/tea, spicy food, processed food, alcohol, and sugary beverages. What you eat truly matters!

Your gut microbiome is directly impacted by what you eat and drink. An unhealthy microbiome - not enough variety of organisms, too few or too many of certain organisms, bacteria foreign to your body - can affect your mood, cause a change in bowel habits and gas/bloating, drive cravings, and disrupt the balance of the hormones which help manage weight.

Swipe through for practical ways to use “food as medicine”to support your body and feel your best on the menopause journey. Keeping a journal for a week or two may also help you identify foods that cause a problem for you.

🔗 Read more about foods for menopause: https://www.pausitivehealth.com/foods-for-menopause/

01/20/2026

A recent Mayo Clinic study found that even when severe symptoms affected daily life, few women were seeking care or receiving treatment. Why are 80% of us doing this to ourselves?

The study noted that women often do not bring up concerns about menopausal symptoms to their healthcare professional.

There are no trophies for “toughing it out” during the menopause journey! So, we’re going to provide you with questions to get the conversation going if your clinician does not bring up the topic themselves.

🔗 Read More from Mayo Clinic: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-study-finds-majority-of-midlife-women-with-menopause-symptoms-do-not-seek-care/

01/17/2026

Next up in the series to support your menopause journey: Physical Health 💪
Physical activity is a true secret weapon during the menopause journey. It can slow down aging, help prevent many chronic conditions, build strength and balance, help manage weight, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and depression, and boost overall quality of life.

There’s no better time to start moving than now. Physical activity is a non-hormonal way to manage symptoms and feel better in your body every day.
We’re sharing a few fresh ideas that might just inspire you to try a new way to move more.

Swipe to find new ways to get moving and make physical health a cornerstone of your menopause journey.

🔗 Read more about exercise options: https://www.pausitivehealth.com/exercise-for-menopause/

01/15/2026

On average, onset of menopause for White women in the US is age 51, with perimenopause lasting about four years. During this transition, 65% experience hot flashes and night sweats, both of which can contribute to mood changes, difficulty sleeping, brain fog, and fatigue.

Swipe to learn more about how the experience can be different for this group of women+.

01/13/2026

How about some good news for the menopause journey? 🎉 Things are beginning to shift in the right direction for women to get the attention, care, and support they deserve. It’s about time!

Swipe through to see what’s changing for the better: new treatments, workplace benefits, legislation, and more.

This progress matters. There are 60 million women in some stage of the menopause journey in the U.S., with 2 million more entering it each year. Too many still suffer in silence. With the right tools and support, this universal life transition can be an opportunity to improve your health and to thrive at home and at work.

01/10/2026

First up in the series to support your menopause journey: Mental and Emotional Health 🎭

Having mixed emotions after the holidays? Some people feel energized and motivated about the start of a new year, others are exhausted and lonely, and many are dealing with the aftermath of December bills and work that has piled up during days off.

Today is a great time to explore new ways to support your mental health and emotional well-being, leaving you grounded and feeling more confident, no matter the challenges that arise.

Mental health is a big deal. It affects your physical health and vice versa. The hormonal transition increases the risk of new-onset anxiety and/or depression, and can trigger an episode if you’ve experienced these conditions before. And, according to a recent Sage Journal article, during perimenopause, some women may also be more likely to have suicidal thoughts/plans. Hormonal changes can also make you feel anger or even rage.

If you had diabetes and your blood sugar was sky high, most people would contact their doctor to get things under control. Your mental health is no different.

⚠️If you’re finding it difficult to get through the day whether at home or work, do not hesitate to seek help from a medical professional. If you are in crisis or need emotional support right now, call 988 for counseling resources 24/7 to help get things back on track. Calling 911 is also an option in a mental health emergency.

Swipe through to see actions you can take to support your emotional and mental health. You’ll feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

01/09/2026

Feeling like taking charge of your health just got easier? It did.

The HRSA just updated its guidelines to include at-home self collection testing for cervical cancer screening for women aged 30 to 65 with average risk. This means you can now collect your own HPV sample in an office or from the comfort of home, if that feels right for you.

Prefer to stick with an in office HPV test or Pap smear? That is still absolutely an option.

If you are between 21 and 29, the recommendation remains the same for an in-office Pap screening. With the FDA approvals in 2024 and 2025 and the American Cancer Society’s updated guidance in December, self collection is becoming a bigger part of women’s preventive care. A win for access and flexibility!

🔗 Read more from Fierce Healthcare: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hrsa-endorses-home-screening-recommendation-cervical-cancer

01/06/2026

January is the perfect time to map out a plan for navigating your menopause journey! Instead of chasing resolutions, focus on actions and timelines that are REALISTIC and to which you can commit.

Every Saturday this month, we’re sharing practical tips that offer ways to support your body and mind in REAL life. Choose what resonates with you and take it a step at a time rather than trying to change several things all at the same time.

Topics for the month include:
🧠 Mental health and emotional well-being
💪 Physical health
🥗 Gut health and nutrition
💊 Options for non-hormonal medication symptom relief

Take a moment each weekend to pause, plan, and set yourself up for a year of feeling better and more like you. The essence of you is still in there! It just needs some TLC. You deserve it!

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