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A Personal Trainer’s Journey to Find the Right Hormone Therapy Regimen & Reclaim Movement in Menopause
As a personal trainer, Jenny Skoog has been helping women feel at home in their bodies for over twenty years. Somewhere along the way, she realized she wasn’t feeling at home in hers. We talked to Jenny about her trial-and-error journey to find the right menopause provider—and the right hormone therapy regimen—and how her experience has impacted the way she trains women.
The Questions Patients Are Nervous to Ask During Menopause
Have you ever waited months for a doctor’s appointment, blocked off the time on your calendar, only to get there and feel too nervous to ask the question that’s been nagging at you? Maybe you worry it’s silly, or it feels too embarrassing to ask, or—especially if it pertains to menopause—you think “there’s nothing I can even do about it.” (Spoiler: that’s usually not the case.) We’ve all been there.
Elektra Clinician Amarily Barahona on Midwifery, Menopause, and Caring for Women
Since volunteering at a hospital in high school, Amarily Barahona knew she wanted to make a difference in patients’ lives. Two advanced clinical degrees later, as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Doctor of Nursing Practice with over a decade of experience, she’s doing just that—now at Elektra. We sat down with Amarily to learn more about her impressive background caring for women across ages and why she believes so deeply in education-focused care.
How to Manage Frequent UTIs During Menopause
During the menopause years, our bodies’ production of estrogen and progesterone declines, which can usher in a whole host of symptoms including hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, and you guessed it: urinary problems. We’re taking a look at the connection between menopause and UTIs, and how to prevent them. What exactly is a UTI? A UTI is an infection in the urinary system, which includes the urethra, bladder, and kidneys. They’re typically caused by bacteria, such as E.
Meet Julia Fritz: The Outdoor Adventurer & Certified Nurse Midwife Helping Women Own Their Menopause Story
When Elektra Clinician Julia Fritz first learned about midwifery as a teenager, she was impressed by how much the approach centered patients. “They were empowered in a special way and had more ownership of their story,” she said. Now, as a practicing midwife who has cared for hundreds of women over the years and opened two birth centers abroad, she is here with an important reminder: menopause is ABSOLUTELY within midwives’ scope of care.
Common Menopause Hormone Therapy Side Effects And How to Manage Them
Hormone therapy is a common treatment for women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, with benefits well-supported by current science. If you’re on social media, you’re probably used to hearing a LOT about its perks (of which there are many!) but, like any medication, hormone therapy can come with side effects. We’re taking a look at the most common side effects, how to mitigate them, and what’s cause for concern.
A Q&A with Elektra Menopause Specialist and Metal Sculptor Carol DerSarkissian
Elektra Health is thrilled to have Carol DerSarkissian, MD MSCP on our clinical team. Carol is a board-certified physician and Menopause Society–Certified Practitioner and a skilled metal sculptor. We sat down with Carol to learn more about her interconnected approach to menopause care, and how her appreciation for both science and the arts shows up in her practice. It was really my fascination with how the body functions — the science and physiology of it.
Elektra's Take: Testosterone for Menopause
Testosterone has been commanding the room, aka the algorithm, for some time now. If you’ve been noticing some mixed messages or extreme claims from wellness influencers (e.g. “every midlife woman should be taking testosterone”), you’re not alone. We’re seeing the same thing — and yes, it’s confusing. The reality is, this topic is nuanced, and a simple yes/no, good/bad won’t serve anyone here.
Medicine, Mindfulness & Menopause: A Conversation with Jenn Malamas, MD, MSCP
When Jenn Malamas, MD, MSCP talks about her own menopause experience, she doesn’t sugarcoat it. “I went through my own really horrible menopause journey where I had every symptom in the book,” she explains. And yet, when she went to her own gynecologist, she was told… “it sounds like you’re in perimenopause, and you’ll probably feel like this for the next 10 years.” No education. No options.
Meet Lindsay: The Runner, Baker & Nurse Practitioner Helping Women Navigate Midlife
Meet the newest addition to Elektra’s clinical team: Lindsay Athans. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is also certified by The Menopause Society, Lindsay has experience in women’s health, primary care, and oncology — and has also worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor.
A Q&A with Renowned Menopause Specialist Elissa Gretz Friedman
Elektra Health is thrilled to have Elissa Gretz Friedman on our clinical team. Elissa is a board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society-Certified Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in menopause care. She previously led the Menopause Center of New York at Mount Sinai, and has comprehensive experience working with cancer survivors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Elektra Health & Aetna Better Health of Illinois Collaborate to Offer Members Menopausal Care & Support
Elektra Health, a leading virtual menopause and midlife care provider, today announced a new collaboration with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company. Through this collaboration, eligible Aetna Better Health of Illinois members will now have access to Elektra’s comprehensive, insurance-covered, virtual care platform that offers evidence-based medical care, coaching and peer support.
Is it Iron Deficiency or Is It Menopause?
Ever feel like you’re always forgetting where you put your keys, or constantly losing your train of thought? And, no matter how much shut-eye you get, you never seem to feel well-rested? While you might be inclined to blame these disruptive symptoms on menopause, these symptoms can also be signs of iron deficiency. So how do you know which it is? And does the course of treatment vary depending on the cause?
10 High-Fiber Recipes and Snacks for Menopause
Step aside protein, there’s a new viral macronutrient in town. Just kidding, protein isn’t going anywhere, and fiber certainly isn’t anything new, but it has sparked quite the conversation in the women’s health and wellness space recently. Let’s take a quick look at why fiber is so important for menopausal women, and some of our team’s favorite recipes packed with this nutrient. What is fiber and why is it so important in peri-menopause?
“Just Give It Time:” How Poor Postpartum and Menopause Care Upended this Patient’s Life for Decades
Marie DelGreco’s hormonal symptoms began at age 37 following a total hysterectomy. Now 60 years old, she’s finally found support. We spoke with Marie about her challenging reproductive health journey, the through-lines of medical sexism for women across ages, and how her Elektra care team helped her find relief. On her difficult reproductive health journey I had three very difficult pregnancies, all C-sections. After my last child was born, I kept saying I had pain— I couldn’t even sneeze.
Elektra’s 2025 Year In Review: 10 Highlights, Milestones & Notable Moments
2025 was a marathon year for Elektra, and as Q4 comes to a close, we’re taking a step back to celebrate some of our big wins, shine a light on exciting developments in the meno-universe, and of course — share lots of pictures. This year, we achieved the near-impossible status of nearly 100% insurance coverage in NY, developed the first-ever menopause health plan with Oscar Health, and grew our stellar clinical team significantly…plus a whole bunch more.
Is There a Connection Between Menopause and Foot Pain?
As we get older, most of us become familiar with the aches and pains that can accompany aging: a little creakiness here, a little stiffness there… but foot pain? No one warned us about that! We’re digging into the science behind foot problems in midlife and why menopausal women may be at greater risk of developing plantar fasciitis in particular. What is plantar fasciitis?
Meet Rewa Thompson, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP: Educator, Advocate, and Champion for Women’s Health Equity
Elektra Health is thrilled to have Rewa Thompson on our clinical team. Rewa is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice who is also certified by The Menopause Society. Her extensive background in women’s health includes 30 years working at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, where she specialized in reproductive care services. She believes that all patients should be well-informed so that they can make the best decisions regarding their care.
Is DHEA Good For Menopause Symptoms? What to Know.
What is DHEA? Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA (because who can say that full word) is a lesser known hormone produced by the adrenal glands in men and women, as well as the ovaries and testes. It’s thought of as a “building block” hormone in that it helps our bodies produce other hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. Like the latter two, it peaks during our twenties and declines with age.
Here's the Latest in Menopause Medicine and What It Means for Women
This October, we headed to Orlando for The Menopause Society annual conference for the fifth year in a row(!) and per usual, it did not disappoint. Elektra Co-Founder and CEO Jannine Versi, Chief Medical Officer Nora Lansen, MD and several of our clinicians attended for a packed week of presentations on cutting-edge research developments and conversations with friends in the space. Here are our top takeaways and what they mean for women in perimenopause and beyond.
Here's the Latest in Menopause Medicine and What It Means for Women
This October, we headed to Orlando for The Menopause Society annual conference for the fifth year in a row(!) and per usual, it did not disappoint. Elektra Co-Founder and CEO Jannine Versi, Chief Medical Officer Nora Lansen, MD and several of our clinicians attended for a packed week of presentations on cutting-edge research developments and conversations with friends in the space. Here are our top takeaways and what they mean for women in perimenopause and beyond.
Can Menopause Affect Blood Sugar? What to Know
When we consider the impact of menopause on our bodies, we tend to think of symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. But hormonal changes during this time of life can impact other systems in our body, including blood sugar management, which in turn impacts our risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. We’re breaking down what you need to know about blood sugar changes in menopause and how to manage them. How does menopause impact blood sugar?
10 Menopause Symptoms That Might Surprise You
When it comes to menopause symptoms, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and weight gain tend to have the most air time. But did you know there’s actually 34 (yes, 34!) symptoms of menopause? Here are some of the lesser known symptoms that may pop up alongside hormonal shifts during the peri(menopausal) years. 1. Oral health problems Yes, even our gums can be affected by menopause.
Elektra’s Take: Is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Safer for Menopausal Women?
If it seems like talk about bioidentical hormone therapy is *everywhere* these days, it’s not just you. In recent years, the conversation around hormone therapy has exploded in the women’s health and wellness space, and as you might have noticed, there are a lot of opinions. Here’s our take on the bioidentical hormone talk.
How Unmanaged Symptoms Landed this Patient in the ER, And How She Finally Found Support
When Jamie Lee began experiencing symptoms of perimenopause in her late 30s, she was met with dismay. Incredulous friends and doctors replied that she was too young for menopause — that what she was experiencing was likely the cause of something else. But when her unmanaged symptoms landed her in the ER, she knew she had to do something. We spoke with Jamie about her tumultuous experience seeking care, the variety of interventions she tried, and how she finally found the support she needed.
Do I Need To Take a Vitamin D Supplement for Menopause?
Vitamin D, or in science-speak “calciferol,” is a fat-soluble vitamin and essential nutrient for our overall health and well-being. While it is well-known for its role in supporting bone health, it also plays a large part in supporting our immune system function and muscle function and movement.
Why Are My Ears Ringing? Menopause and Tinnitus Explained
Noticing ringing or buzzing sounds in your ear that just don’t seem to go away, even in a quiet space? It’s not just you. Tinnitus impacts up to 14% of middle-aged adults and 24% of older adults, and can range in severity from vaguely annoying to genuinely disruptive. We’re breaking down the relationship between perimenopause and tinnitus, whether or not it’s permanent, and what you can do about it. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus refers to the perception of sound where no external sound is present.
Does Insurance Cover Menopause Care? Costs, Coverage, and What to Know
If talking (or even reading) about insurance isn’t your idea of a good time, you’re in good company. Our team will be the first to admit that health insurance is a complicated, sometimes grizzly beast…which in turn makes it all the more important to try and understand. In the wise words of Jen Golladay, Elektra’s VP of Clinical Operations and in-house insurance expert: “No two insurance plans are exactly the same. My best recommendation is to get to know yours, and ask the questions.
Caring with Compassion: Yvette Sims, NP, MSCP on Menopause, Women’s Wellness, and Patient-Centered Care
Elektra Clinician Yvette Sims, NP, MSCP always knew she wanted to become a nurse, but a lot has changed since she set out to care for patients 24 years ago. We sat down with Yvette to learn more about her career path, how her own experience in perimenopause has influenced her work, and the critical role of compassion in patient care. What inspired you to become a Family Nurse Practitioner?
Does Endometriosis Go Away After Menopause?
/ Medically reviewed by: Elissa Gretz Friedman MD, FACOG, MSCP Endometriosis is a painful condition that impacts 6.5 million women in the U.S. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most underresearched and underdiagnosed conditions, despite the fact that it impacts 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide.
Takeaways From Yesterday's FDA Panel on Menopause Hormone Therapy
Yesterday, the FDA convened a panel of 12 leading experts, from endocrinologists to urogynecologists to orthopedic surgeons, to examine the use of hormone therapy in menopause. There was a particular focus on the FDA black box warning on vaginal estrogen products, indicating an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and dementia. Clinical experts have been advocating for the removal of this warning for years as these risks do not apply to vaginal estrogen.
Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Hot Flashes: How This Elektra Patient Took Back Control
As a longtime fifth grade teacher and New Yorker, Stephanie Pastor is no stranger to the unpredictable. Between classroom surprises and subway fiascos, she’s gotten used to rolling with the punches. That was, until menopause. We spoke with Stephanie about navigating the tumult of the menopause transition and its unwelcome symptoms, and how Elektra supported her to take back control of her body. How it all started It started with irregular periods.
What Happens If I Accidentally Eat Raw Chicken? Food Safety Experts Weigh In
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15 Best French Brunch Spots in NYC
Despite the fact that the French take a simple, less-is-more approach to their morning meal, there are no shortage of French brunch spots in the Big Apple. All you have to do is Google “French brunch nyc,” and you’ll be met with a looooooong list of bistros, brasseries, and small boulangeries stretching from Harlem down to Brooklyn. Some lean into classic French dishes, while others take a looser interpretation on la cuisine française — more French-inspired than anything else.
Your Ultimate Paris Trip Cost Guide
Maybe you’ve booked a trip to Paris and are trying to figure out how to budget accordingly, or you’re just thinking about whether you can even swing a trip without breaking the bank. Whatever the case, we’ve got you covered with a full guide to Paris trip costs, including flights, hotels, food, transportation, nightlife, sightseeing, shopping, and more.
How To Navigate Public Transportation During The 2024 Paris Olympics
If you’re planning a stay in Paris during the long-awaited 2024 Olympics, you — along with the other 10 million people expected to flock to the streets of the French capital between July 26 and August 11 — likely have a few questions. Will the main attractions still be open? What about restaurants? Which neighborhoods are going to be off-limits to pedestrians? And wait, what about the Métro? Over the next few months, we’ll be answering all these questions and then some.
Answering FAQs About Addyi, A Non-Hormonal Treatment For Low Libido
Decreased libido is a common symptom of the menopause transition, and the most common women’s sexual health complaint we hear from patients. In more science-y terms, it’s known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (or HSDD for short). And in less science-y terms, low sex drive. Whatever you call it, it tends to manifest as little to no interest in any type of sexual activity, including self-pleasure or masturbation.
The 20 Best Paris Hotels with Eiffel Tower Views
With more than 1,500 hotels in Paris, it can be hard to find the best spot. While budget is undoubtedly a factor, geographical proximity plays a role too - maybe you want a home away from home near the literary haunts of the bustling Latin Quarter, or you want to escape the city's tourist draws for the more local feel of the Canal Saint-Martin. If it's your first time in the City of Lights, you may also be craving a postcard-perfect view of the Paris's top tourist attraction from your hotel room.
Is pomegranate actually good for you?
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You Should Always Soak Your Pomegranate In Water To Get The Seeds Out
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You Should Always Soak Your Pomegranate In Water To Get The Seeds Out
On our long list of fall-favorite foods, pomegranate is pretty high up there. Not only is this fruit a stunner with its gorgeous deep red hue, but it also packs a punch of flavor and sweetness into its tiny seeds (a.k.a. arils). Another pomegranate benefit? It adds the perfect pop of fun to salads and parfaits. And as if that wasn’t enough...it’s healthy, too.
French Christmas Traditions: A Festive Cultural Guide
Jetting off to France for the holidays or just hoping to add a touch of French flair to your celebrations stateside? We’ve got you covered with a list of eleven French Christmas traditions, from elaborate, multi-course Christmas Eve meals to festive markets complete with mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.
Elektra’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Searching for gift ideas for the badass women in your life (or, ya know, yourself)? You’re in the right place. We’ve compiled our favorite beauty products, books, fitness must-haves, and cozy at-home collectibles across a variety of price points so you can find that perfect stocking stuffer, Secret Santa gift, or special something. Beauty Self-care is one of the best gifts you can give to the women in your life, starting with one of these high-quality, responsibly-crafted beauty products.
The Best Things To Do In Marseille, France
When most think of sun-soaked southern France, they imagine the glamorous, star-studded beaches of Cannes, the lavender fields of Gordes, and the charming hilltop towns around Aix-en-Provence. But over the past few years, Marseille has asserted itself as a highly sought-after destination for French travelers and international tourists alike.
What happens if I accidentally eat raw chicken?
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Top Takeaways From Our "Modernizing Women's Health In The Workplace" Salon Event
We recently hosted a salon event with New York’s top leaders, executives, healthcare providers, and founders. The topic: modernizing women’s health in the workplace. Why? Because it’s 2023. We’ve modernized so many other elements of the work experience — no more typewriters or rolodexes or floppy disks or landlines! And yet, the state of women’s health benefits is woefully stuck in the past. That needs to change.
I Accidentally Ate Raw Chicken. Now What?
July 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM I Ate Raw Chicken. Now What? FotografiaBasica - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From buttery soft salmon sashimi and citrusy ceviche to a perfectly rare sirloin steak or beef carpaccio, many of our favorite meat and seafood dishes are best served raw or (deliciously) undercooked.
Egalité? Not in France’s refugee policy
Image by falco from Pixabay. On March 3, 2022, the European Union interior ministers unanimously voted to approve a temporary protection directive which, in addition to allowing Ukrainians to remain in member states for a renewable period of one year, will also facilitate and expedite the process of receiving residence permits, housing, and assistance for children entering the French school system.
¿Egalité? No en la política de refugiados de Francia
El 3 de marzo de 2022, los ministros de Interior de la Unión Europea votaron por unanimidad la aprobación de una directiva de protección temporal que, además de permitir a los ucranianos permanecer en los Estados miembros durante un periodo renovable de un año, facilitará y agilizará el proceso de obtención de permisos de residencia, alojamiento y asistencia a los niños que ingresen en el sistema escolar francés. "Esto...
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