The Menocurve Journal

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Night Sweats in Perimenopause: Why They Happen, What Helps at Night and When to Worry

Waking at 3 a.m. with damp sheets in your 40s? Night sweats are one of the most common signs of perimenopause. Here is why they happen, how long they tend...

Night Sweats in Perimenopause: Why They Happen, What Helps at Night and When to Worry

Waking at 3 a.m. with damp sheets in your 40s? Night sweats are one of the most common signs of perimenopause. Here is why they happen, how long they tend...

Woman in her late 40s preparing a Mediterranean lunch with chickpeas, salmon, tomatoes and olive oil

The Perimenopause Diet: What to Eat When Your Body (and Belly) Starts Changing

There is no single perimenopause diet, but research points to a clear pattern: Mediterranean-style meals, protein at every meal for muscle, fiber for your gut, calcium and vitamin D for...

The Perimenopause Diet: What to Eat When Your Body (and Belly) Starts Changing

There is no single perimenopause diet, but research points to a clear pattern: Mediterranean-style meals, protein at every meal for muscle, fiber for your gut, calcium and vitamin D for...

Woman in her 40s looking at her stomach in the bathroom mirror in the morning

Why Is My Stomach Getting Bigger in My 40s? 7 Reasons (and the One Nobody Mentions)

Same meals, same walks, and suddenly your jeans will not button. Here are 7 reasons your stomach gets bigger in your 40s, starting with the one nobody mentions (perimenopause), plus...

Why Is My Stomach Getting Bigger in My 40s? 7 Reasons (and the One Nobody Mentions)

Same meals, same walks, and suddenly your jeans will not button. Here are 7 reasons your stomach gets bigger in your 40s, starting with the one nobody mentions (perimenopause), plus...

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Menopause Belly: Why It Starts in Perimenopause and What Actually Helps

Menopause belly rarely waits for menopause. Here's the stage-by-stage timeline from perimenopause to postmenopause, what's normal, when to see a doctor, and what actually helps at each stage.

Menopause Belly: Why It Starts in Perimenopause and What Actually Helps

Menopause belly rarely waits for menopause. Here's the stage-by-stage timeline from perimenopause to postmenopause, what's normal, when to see a doctor, and what actually helps at each stage.

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Perimenopause vs Menopause: The Difference, When It Starts and How Long It Lasts

Perimenopause is the years-long transition. Menopause is one day, 12 months after your last period. Here is the difference, when perimenopause usually starts, how long it lasts, the average age...

Perimenopause vs Menopause: The Difference, When It Starts and How Long It Lasts

Perimenopause is the years-long transition. Menopause is one day, 12 months after your last period. Here is the difference, when perimenopause usually starts, how long it lasts, the average age...

Woman in her mid 40s awake at night on the edge of her bed, fanning herself during a night sweat

Perimenopause Symptoms: The 34 Signs, Including the Early Ones Nobody Warns You About

Shorter cycles, 3 a.m. wake-ups, a shorter fuse, a tiredness coffee can't fix, and jeans that fit differently while the scale stays put. Here are the early signs of perimenopause,...

Perimenopause Symptoms: The 34 Signs, Including the Early Ones Nobody Warns You About

Shorter cycles, 3 a.m. wake-ups, a shorter fuse, a tiredness coffee can't fix, and jeans that fit differently while the scale stays put. Here are the early signs of perimenopause,...