With Thanksgiving just days away, many women across Southwest Florida are already feeling the pressure. The endless to-do lists, family dynamics, travel logistics, and the expectation to create a “perfect” holiday can send stress levels through the roof. But here’s…
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a food free-for-all followed by a guilt spiral. Let’s get something straight right from the start: Thanksgiving is about gratitude, connection, and celebration—not deprivation. But here’s the truth that nobody talks about: you can fully…
Here’s a fact that might surprise you: Before menopause, your body produces three times more testosterone than estrogen. Yet when we talk about women’s hormones, the conversation almost always centers on estrogen and progesterone. Testosterone? That’s filed away as the…
The supplement aisle just got a lot more interesting for women over 40. For decades, creatine has been filed away in our minds under “bodybuilder supplement” or “gym bro essential.” But emerging research is flipping that narrative on its head.…
Quick Answer: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause? Yes, you absolutely can get pregnant during perimenopause. Until you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, pregnancy remains possible. Approximately 75% of pregnancies in women over 40 are unplanned, and…
October 18, 2025, marks World Menopause Day—a global initiative founded by the International Menopause Society (IMS) in 2009 to raise awareness about menopause support and treatment options available to help women thrive during this transformative life stage (International Menopause Society,…
Andropause: What Men Need to Know About Midlife Hormonal Shifts When we talk about midlife health, most of the conversation revolves around women and menopause. But men also go through hormonal changes — we just don’t talk about it nearly…
Introduction If you’ve been considering hormone therapy, one of the first questions you may have is: Will it make me gain weight? This is a common concern, especially in midlife when changes in weight, energy, and metabolism are already frustrating enough. The…
Let’s Talk About Midlife Changes If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you may have noticed that your body doesn’t always “bounce back” the way it used to. Fatigue shows up faster, brain fog can creep in, and moods sometimes…
If you’ve been hearing about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Trulicity, you’re not alone. These medications are making headlines for their role in weight loss—but the story doesn’t stop there. At Island Wellness Clinic, we want you to know…
