Menopause symptoms no one has prepared you for

The commercials for menopause medications and hormone replacement are pretty terrifying. (Ok, so, I'll be experiencing hot flashes and night sweats…maybe some weight gain too, just for fun?) It sounds like our lives as we know them are going to end, and we'll never be the same. "Beyond hot flashes, women may experience night sweats, weight gain, skin and hair changes, mood changes, pain in their joints, decreased vaginal lubrication and elasticity leading to painful intercourse and more vaginal infections, and decreases in sexual desire," Advanced Practice pharmacist Sally Rafie  told me.

Fortunately for all of us, the experts I spoke with shared tips and inspiration for how to navigate the big change, as well as some other symptoms to be aware of. Ladies, let's do this.

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