Some nights, it’s not stress or a bad dream that wakes you up — it’s heat. Sudden, intense and impossible to ignore. For many women, nighttime hot flashes and night sweats interrupt sleep, drain energy, and quietly reshape how the next day feels.
If you’ve been spending any time online lately, you may feel like you’re seeing references to perimenopause just about everywhere. Social media, podcasts, ads, and wellness influencers are all talking about hormones, symptoms, and “fixes.” While awareness can be empowering, it can also feel overwhelming.
It’s easy to write off fatigue, mood swings, or restless nights as just part of getting older. Sometimes, though, your body is trying to signal a deeper issue. Hormones play a vital role in regulating everything from energy and metabolism to mood and sleep.
Hot flashes are one of the most common (and frustrating) symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. They can strike during the day or disrupt your sleep at night, leaving you sweaty, flushed, and uncomfortable. For many women, hot flashes are more than just a minor nuisance;
Women routinely have Pap smears during their well-woman appointments typically every three years until they are age 65 and older. Once results have been reviewed, if there is anything out of the ordinary, Dr. Sharma may call to inform you the test was abnormal and discuss next steps.
Menopause is a natural part of life, but the hormonal changes that come with it can bring some unexpected challenges—particularly when it comes to vaginal health. As your body adjusts to lower levels of estrogen, you may notice changes in your vaginal health that can affect your comfort,
Vaginal atrophy is one of the side effects of menopause. When a woman has adequate estrogen, all is well, but as soon as estrogen begins to decline, many negative consequences ensue. Vaginal atrophy is one of them. What does vaginal atrophy feel like?
Maybe you thought aging was causing your fatigue, decreased libido, and inability to lose weight. In fact, it may be all about hormonal imbalances, especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Those three hormones do decrease and fluctuate as we get older. The good news is you don’t have to live with all the effects of hormone imbalance.
The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding, you could be a candidate for myomectomy. If you want to have children in the future, myomectomy may be the procedure to relieve your fibroid symptoms and still keep your uterus.
Welcome to our Bladder Health Resource Hub, dedicated to helping women achieve better bladder health and improved quality of life. Dr. Rita Sharma is a highly trained and double-board-certified urogynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. This page provides resources and expert insights into bladder health.
