Midlife brain fog can be terrifying. You walk into a room and forget why. What is really happening in the brain during Menopause and what can you do about it.
Written by Erin Tanner
Estrogen, far more than just a reproductive hormone, significantly influences brain chemistry by impacting crucial neurotransmitters. As estrogen levels drop, so too can serotonin (affecting mood, sleep, and emotional well-being), dopamine (linked to motivation and pleasure), and norepinephrine (influencing energy and focus).
Written by Erin Tanner
Menopause brings well-known physical shifts like hot flashes, but the emotional toll often remains hidden. While we know menopause for its physical hallmarks, the often-overlooked emotional challenges are just as significant. Women commonly find themselves battling uninvited anxiety, perplexing mood swings, disruptive brain fog, and depression, making them question their own identity.
Written by Paula Brown
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes By Paula Brown, Founder, Konenki Menopause Solutions Midlife weight is not a willpower problem. It is a physiology and support problem. At Konenki, we see […]
Written by Paula Brown
By Paula Brown, Founder, Konenki Menopause Solutions Why It Is Happening During perimenopause, many women report experiencing “brain fog,” characterized by forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and a general sense of mental […]
Written by Paula Brown
By Paula Brown, Founder, Konenki Menopause Solutions Why It Is Happening During perimenopause, women often experience increased anxiety and panic attacks, primarily due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly involving estrogen and […]
Written by Paula Brown
By Paula Brown, Founder, Konenki Menopause Solutions Bone health in midlife is not a waiting game. It is a strategy. In a recent Konenki event, menopause clinician Laura Brown, WHNP-BC, […]
Written by Paula Brown
During perimenopause, women often experience stomach bloating, a sensation of fullness or swelling in the abdominal area. This symptom is primarily attributed to hormonal fluctuations characteristic of this transitional phase.
Written by Paula Brown
By Paula, Brown, Founder, Konenki Menopause Solutions Why It Is Happening During perimenopause, women often experience increased instances of excessive flatulence, commonly referred to as gas. This symptom is primarily […]
Written by Jennifer McMahon
By Jennifer McMahon, Partner and COO of Konenki Menopause Solutions. Licensed Counselor and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist. Perimenopause is a time of hormonal upheaval, and one surprising but common symptom […]