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…
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…
Celebrating This Chapter: Finding Joy in Midlife This Holiday Season By Nicole, NP | Island Wellness Clinic Somewhere along the way, our culture decided that midlife, especially for women, is something to dread. A decline to manage. A problem to…
