Menopause can be a challenging time for many women, and although the internet may have a plethora of answers to some of your most burning questions regarding menopause, not everything you read online these days can be easily trusted. Never mind, whether or not something has been verified for accuracy by a professional.
While we at Femininity.Life will continuously strive to bring all our customers the most up-to-date research regarding new developments in the field of menopause, and most importantly, women’s health, we’ve taken great care to gather some of the most informative blogs and websites that can help make menopause more manageable.
These websites have helped thousands of other women, similar to you, who have undergone the treacherous journey of menopause. Each of these sites is unique, providing women, and anyone reading them, a different angle to approaching one of life’s most enduring turning points.
Take this list and use it as a guide to better understanding menopause, and learning new ways to overcome what some may feel to be the toughest time in their life. Remember to share this list with someone who is having a hard time - adjusting to their “new normal” - as a way to show them that there are countless women out there who have gone through the same experiences, and have come out better and stronger on the other side.
Here are some of the top blogs and websites to read for menopause in alphabetical order.
Barbara Hannah Grufferman
New York native Barbara Hannah Grufferman is a well-recognized television and radio personality who advocates for the empowerment of women and has become a leading expert on positive aging. Grufferman is a writer and an award-winning author of “Love Your Age: The Small Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life” which was published by National Geographic and branded by AARP.
Her website covers an array of topics relating to aging, including health, sex, well-being, fitness, and style. Barbara is also known for her best-selling book, “The Best of Everything After 50: The Experts’ Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money and More.” More than this, Barbara has a podcast, GRUFFtalk which covers similar topics related to aging, including menopause. Her podcast is now available on most streaming platforms.
Dra. Coco March
With more than 420,000 YouTube subscribers and over 4 million Facebook followers, Dr. Cocó March’s successes stretch across nearly every corner of the world. As a mother, entrepreneur, health advocate, and author of “Be Real. Not Idea” her website helps women from all walks of life and ages to overcome challenges they may face as they age.
Dr. Cocó graduated as a naturopathic physician, with a specialization in nutrition. She obtained her credentials from The European College for Naturopathic Physicians ECBS in Alacant, Spain. English readers may be surprised to see that her website is primarily in English, however, you can easily read the website in English, just make sure that your web browser's auto-translate function is activated.
Dr. Anna Cabeca
Looking for a practical approach to understanding menopause? Well, Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple board-certified OB/GYN and has more than three decades of experience in her field. She has carefully developed a program that enables women to better understand the different stages of menopause, whether they may find themselves before, during, or after menopause.
Her website includes practical, first-hand tools that can help women overcome some of life’s worst challenges and make more sense of the discomfort that comes with having menopause. Dr. Anna has become known as “The Girlfriend Doctor” as most of her work focuses on women’s health, sexual health, functional medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and more.
Dr. Mache Seibel
Dr. Mache Seibel is an award-winning physician at Harvard Medical School and has more than 30 years of practical experience in the field of menopause and women’s health. He is an acclaimed author, and researcher, with more than 200 scientific papers published, and is perhaps the go-to man for all things menopause-related.
Dr. Marche has established a website that contains a wealth of resources, all dedicated to helping women better understand menopause and the various changes they often experience throughout these years. His blog acts as a platform for women to discuss various menopause-related topics, such as hormonal imbalance and the changes women experience during menopause and postmenopause.
Ellen Dolgen
For comprehensive guides on perimenopause and menopause, Ellen Dolgen provides specialist insight into various treatments and remedies women can use to help them alleviate their discomfort. Her Menopause Mondays® Blog is a free e-newsletter that is sent to subscribers each week, with information and insights regarding specific topics.
Resources available on her website stretch far and wide, and include a menopausal specialist directory, a hot flash guide, symptoms charts, and hormone therapy advice. Ellen Dolgen is the author of three books, a television and radio guest speaker, and an advocate for women's health and well-being.
Menopause Goddess
Lynette Sheppard has been a women’s health advocate and writer of menopause for several decades, and is the author of the book “Becoming a menopause Goddess.” Her work focuses on helping women throughout the transition of menopause, and her website, along with other members, often referred to as “Goddesses” provides women a safe space where they can freely talk about menopause, and the discomfort that may come with it. The Menopause Goddess blog provides in-depth articles relating to overcoming some of life’s most stressful events while experiencing menopause. Most of the content focuses on things such as how to cope with menopausal stress, or dealing with certain challenges that might make a person feel less connected to reality.
Menopausal Mother
Marcia Kester Doyle writes the popular blog Menopausal Mother. Based in South Florida, Marcia is a mother of four and a grandmother of four. With humor and honesty, she writes about the ups and downs of menopause and getting older. Marcia talks openly about hot flashes, hormones, and parenting grown up kids. She shares her interests - animals, cooking, laughing, and wine. Marcia's relatable voice gives women support and laughs as their bodies and lives change. Her blog offers friendship and fun for women going through middle age.
Marcia tackles tricky topics with wit and wisdom. She provides comic relief and companionship for women dealing with physical and emotional changes. Marcia's engaging writing brings joy and lightness to the journey through menopause and midlife.
Menopause Matters
For women that want to know more about the period leading up to menopause, and what comes afterward, Menopause Matters is perhaps one of the best resources for all of your questions.
The platform is an independent website that is operated from the United Kingdom. Resources include expert opinion pieces regarding menopause, menopausal symptoms, and various treatment options. Additionally, the website is fairly easy to navigate and includes resources such as an A-Z list of menopause symptoms and medical conditions.
Middlesex MD
Sex during menopause can often be an uncomfortable experience due to vaginal dryness and menopause-related symptoms that may decrease a woman's libido and stamina. While the topic of sex may often be considered taboo, especially as one begins to age, MiddlesexMD was founded on the principles of providing women easy access to the necessary applications and intimate products to alleviate the sexual experience for both you and your partner.
You can think of MiddlesexMD as the Amazon for all things women’s health-related, as the platform has a selection of products, including dilators, topical ointments and vaginal creams, and feminine moisturizers, among other things. More than this, the website features an extensive collection of research that covers various conditions such as deep pelvic pain, low libido, vaginal dryness, and vulvodynia, among other things.
Mrs. Menopause
While there isn’t a clear indication of when Tanith Lee started Mrs Menopause, her experience in the field stretches for more than several decades, and her work has been featured on several news and media outlets including BBC Sussex and The Daily Mail, among only a few.
While most of the content on the website focuses on menopause, Tanith creates a more intimate, less-serious, and more fun feeling that will make you feel as if you’re talking to one of your best friends. She talks about different topics, including vaginal dryness, sea buckthorn oil, and ways to reconnect with yourself and others after menopause. Tanith recently launched a podcast that can now be listened to on the website or other major streaming platforms.
My Second Spring
Aisling started the conversation on menopause more than 10 years ago and launched My Second Spring back in 2013. Her work focuses on talking about menopause and how to overcome various physical and emotional symptoms that can often leave women feeling ignored or downtrodden.
My Second Springs provides expert advice that seeks to answer the difficult questions of menopause. On the platform, you will find categories that focus on different aspects of menopause, including treatments, symptoms, and lifestyle changes. There is also a section dedicated to women sharing their stories, which can act as an encouraging way for others to understand that they are not alone when transitioning into menopause.
Red Hot Mamas
Red Hot Mamas have become seemingly synonymous with menopause, especially in the United States and Canada. Founded by Karen Giblin in 1991, Red Hot Mamas provides educational programs for mid-life women, helping them to better understand women’s health and find the necessary support they need. According to their website, the Red Hot Mamas program has been offered in more than 200 hospitals and physician practices across the U.S. and Canada. There is an extensive treasure trove of resources, articles, and other content that are all aimed at helping women overcome the difficulties of menopause. More than this, Red Hot Mamas provides a community portal, which allows women to share their stories and personal victories. There’s also a paid subscription option that allows users to access additional resources, including guest contributor articles, and the latest news and research on menopause.
Sam Beau Patrick
Learning about hormones and all the changes that may occur during menopause can often leave a person feeling puzzled or possibly having more questions than you thought. Sam Beau Patrick has taken all of this information and has carefully curated a platform where any person can learn more about the hormonal changes they typically experience during menopause.
She says that her goal in life, and with her website is to help teach and motivate others about menopause, leaving them with a new idea of what menopause is and can be, without making things too complicated. Resources available on the platform include a shop for all your women’s needs, a podcast channel, and a section that focuses on women’s health issues, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and fertility issues.
Virtual OBG Clinic
Telehealth has exploded in recent years, allowing every person access to fair and quality healthcare professionals. With that being said, Virtual OBG Clinic is an open-access portal that provides users the chance to consult with trained and certified professionals.
Dr. Namita Kapoor Sahgal provides virtual consultations focusing on pregnant and post-natal women. Additionally, her work includes pregnancy planning, perimenopause care, gynae care, and abnormal bleeding consultations.
There are various other resources available on the platform, including blogs with a strong focus on women’s health and wellness during menopause, and an FAQ section that can provide a bit of insight for women looking to learn more about pregnancy, postnatal care, and menopause.