Women’s heart health focuses on understanding cardiovascular disease across puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, improving diagnosis and treatment through gender-specific research, innovation, and inclusive care.

Menopause has been a misunderstood, under-researched, and a taboo topic for way too long. Women are beginning to push back against the stigma and shame that have historically defined it.

Embrace menopause as a celebration of survival and growth. It is a testament to the strength of all the women who came before us. Menopause turns the page to a new chapter waiting to be explored.

A woman’s memory, which includes the ability to assimilate and manipulate new information, often can be lessened during menopause. Brain functioning suffers as estrogen levels change.

Hormone replacement therapy should be a decision you make with your doctor, and it is your decision. Make that choice from a place of peace. Menopause is a natural and beautiful state.

I’m not saying no one should use antidepressants when perimenopausal; I’m saying it was wrong for me, and the doctor shouldn’t have prescribed them so quickly. This happens too frequently.

“FemTech” was labeled in 2016 by entrepreneur Ida Tin to recognize one new aspect of the medical profession related to women. The technology can be a valuable asset to women and their health.