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hustle.run.thrive. blog — athletic women in menopause

Beyond the Guidelines: The Real Talk on Surgical Menopause, Hormones, and Performance

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A deep-dive into surgical menopause and performance for women athletes. Learn why menopause doesn’t have an age, how to use MHT beyond 51, and how to train smarter through progressive overload, polarization, and periodization.

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The Butterfly Effect of Hormones

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Discover how small hormonal changes during peri/menopause create big ripple effects on training, recovery, and energy balance—and what to do about it.

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When Care Stops Caring: Women, Hormones, and the Health System’s Quiet Collapse

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Women are facing a growing crisis in healthcare. From menopause mismanagement to subscription-style barriers and physician burnout, this essay explores why care is collapsing—and how women are learning to self-advocate, build community, and demand a system that finally listens.

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The Missing Link in Menopause Research: Where Are the Active Women?

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Most menopause studies don’t include athletic women who lift, run, or train with intention. Here’s why that gap matters—and what needs to change in how we study HRT, joint health, and aging.

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