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When people think about insulin resistance, most have the assumption that insulin resistance is only about food or body fat. While true, this is not the whole story.   Even if your diet and weight don’t change, your body can naturally become more insulin resistant, especially during menopause. This is why you may notice new sugar cravings or an increase in belly fat.  To understand why this happens, let’s start from the top.  What […]

Nerve pain is a lesser-discussed symptom when it comes to talking about menopause. It often gets overshadowed by hot flashes and night sweats, leading to many women shaking these symptoms off as just responses to stress. Nerve pain often becomes more common during the menopausal transition, and increasing awareness is key to addressing and relieving […]

Hormones play a huge role in the body by regulating bodily functions, metabolism, and even your mood. When hormones start to get out of balance, you start feeling less like yourself. But, don’t worry! There are many ways to rebalance your hormones and get them back in sync, and most importantly, get you feeling like […]

Getting older does not have to feel like getting older. Symptoms like feeling sluggish, suffering through hot flashes, experiencing a decrease in energy, and even dealing with low libido are not simply a part of aging. In fact, these symptoms can signal something else entirely. Is it aging, or is it your hormones? Just because […]

March is Women’s History Month, which means it is time to put you first, ladies. As women, it is so easy to get caught up in daily routines that you forget to take a day to yourself and your health. At HerKare, our team is for women, by women, meaning we are committed to women’s […]

Started hormone replacement therapy and waiting for results? Or thinking about starting HRT and unsure about the journey? Don’t worry ladies, you’ve come to the right place!   In this article, we will break down the hormone replacement therapy journey including what to expect, when you’ll see results, and what HRT looks like long-term.  HRT or hormone replacement therapy is an FDA- approved medical treatment used to replace hormones in the body, usually entering menopause. It […]

By Carolyn Moyers, D.O., FACOG Are you taking, or considering, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat bothersome menopause symptoms? How does this impact your heart health? There has been controversy around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) over past decades. HRT has gone from a standard treatment for hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause to a decision each woman […]

If you have stumbled across this blog, you’re probably wondering how you can reignite that flame you once had, you’re not alone. Over 40% of women experience low sexual desire, and getting it back can seem impossible, especially during menopause or perimenopause. Fortunately, recovering your desire is anything but unachievable. Don’t throw those rose petals […]

For years, menopausal hormone therapy carried a warning label that did more than flag risk. It shaped perception. It ended conversations before they started. For many women, it quietly reinforced the idea that relief came with a price that was simply too high. The FDA has now removed the black box warning from certain menopausal […]

Every October, National Menopause Awareness Month encourages women to understand the changes happening in their bodies, and to know that help and hope are available. Menopause is a natural life stage, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to navigate. At HerKare, we believe every woman deserves care, compassion, and accurate information during this transition. What […]