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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thanks so much, Christine, and excellent point! SO important that we stick together and continue to shout out loud...!

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Anastasia Buruian's avatar

Hi! I can’t believe I found all of this resources. I am soon to be 42 and I “dried out” so much this year plus as you said something seems off to me. I was thinking maybe it’s pre menopause but I am only 41. Thank you so much for such a big work. I’m saving this and plan to read and learn how to deal with my symptoms because “nice lingerie” doesn’t help either.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

I am so happy to read this comment- thank you for sharing a bit of your experience! The hormonal shifting can make us feel all sorts of crazy and off- you are not alone, and fortunately, there is a lot of good information out there that can help us through the journey. I hope it's all helpful!

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

Wow. You are so incredibly generous with information, resources, time. And honestly. Thank you for doing this work for all of us!

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

I honestly feel obligated (in the best of ways) to report on all I have learned- there are so many women suffering needlessly and still in the dark about so much it. Thank you so much for sharing it!

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Christine Morrison's avatar

Well done, Dina. The only fact I would add is that 100% of us go through menopause*; all the more reason it's essential to stick together! xx

(*unless ovaries were removed before puberty)

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Menopause Nutrition's avatar

I love this post! So glad I found your account.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thanks so much- happy you are here!

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Mary's avatar

I'd also like to recommend listening to Simon Hill's podcast "The Proof." He interviewed an excellent doctor named Susan Davis.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thanks so much for the recommendation, Mary- I will definitely check out!

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Janelle P's avatar

Amazing. Thank you. I’ll be sharing this far and wide. My friends and I are all around 50 and this is what we are all talking about, and so grateful that we aren’t going through it alone.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Excellent- grateful to you for sharing! I want this to reach as many women as possible, and honestly, one of my primary drivers in all of my writing is to communicate exactly what you express here- that we are not going through any of this alone!

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Nipa's avatar

From what I’ve read, experienced, and heard from friends, we all have different symptoms, needs and timing. So I think it’s important that we do our own research. This cheat sheet is a wonderful resource. I’m already listening to one of the podcasts and plan to buy some of the books you recommended. Thank you!

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Amazing, Nipa- I'm so happy to hear! And yes, it is so different for everyone- some women sail right through, and others have it much harder. I just want to help make it a bit easier for women to access the information so they can feel empowered to get the care they need and deserve!

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Wendy Duffy's avatar

Thank you!!! This is so helpful, Dina.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

That makes me so happy to hear- thank you so much!

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Dina Alvarez's avatar

Great piece Dina. Lots of great resources and information to take advantage of and I will certainly save this one. Appreciate the work on putting this together.

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Patina with Dina Aronson's avatar

Thank you so much- a definite labor of love! If I can help even just one woman, it will have been worth it!

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Jessica Villar Rosati, RN's avatar

Thanks for sharing this excellent resource!

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