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Articles by Rebecca Levy-Gantt, D.O., on perimenopause, menopause and hormone therapy.
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The Hormone Pendulum: Enthusiasm May Need A Reality Check
Hormone therapy can help some women, but timing, age, health history, and personal goals matter. Learn why starting later calls for careful evaluation.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
November 9, 20265 min read
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Menopause CareCan Comprehensive Care Address the Menopause Gap?
Menopause symptoms can affect sleep, work, relationships, and quality of life. Learn what comprehensive, connected care may include.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
November 2, 20263 min read
Menopause Take AwaysThe Menopause Society Annual Meeting: A Learning Experience
What does a menopause practitioner learn from attending an annual menopause society meeting?
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
October 27, 20265 min read
Heart HealthGetting to the Heart of the Matter
Menopause can change cholesterol, blood pressure, body composition, and other heart risk factors. Learn what to monitor and discuss during the transition.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
October 19, 20265 min read
Menopause SymptomsThe Menopause Symptom That Won't Just Go Away
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause can affect comfort, sex, and urinary health. Learn why it may worsen without treatment and what options exist.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
October 12, 20265 min read
Menopause CareWhat's in the Menopause Toolbox?
Menopause treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how hormone and nonhormonal options may be tailored to your symptoms, health history, and goals.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
October 6, 20265 min read
PerimenopausePerimenopause: The Years When Your Body Stops Following The Rules
Perimenopause can bring unpredictable changes in bleeding, sleep, mood, and energy. Learn how hormone fluctuations shape symptoms and the treatment options that may help create stability.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
September 28, 20264 min read
PerimenopauseThe Perimenopause Period Has a Mind of Its Own
Perimenopause can change familiar cycles into short, long, skipped, spotty, or heavy bleeding. Learn why periods become unpredictable and when to seek care.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
September 22, 20263 min read
Hormone TherapyThe Progesterone Puzzle: We Have Some Explaining To Do!
Progesterone and other progestogens can play several roles in perimenopause and menopause. Learn why they may be used with estrogen or on their own.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
September 15, 20264 min read
Brain HealthIs it Perimenopause or ADHD?
Perimenopause can affect focus and memory, but similar symptoms may point to ADHD or another condition. Learn how clinicians tell the difference.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
September 8, 20264 min read
Menopause InformationMenopause Myths and Misinformation
Learn how to evaluate menopause information, understand common hormone therapy myths, and spot red flags in health advice and product claims.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
August 31, 20267 min read
Mental HealthIs It Menopause--or Your Mental Health?
Mood changes, anxiety, brain fog, and poor sleep can have more than one cause. Learn how perimenopause, mental health, and treatment options may overlap.
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
August 25, 20263 min read