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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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I Don’t Coach Fat Loss—But I Do Understand What My Athletes Are Up Against

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A strength and running coach explains why she doesn’t coach fat loss, challenges CICO assumptions for menopausal athletes, and makes a case for performance over body comp.

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The Red Bib and the Quiet Shift

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Surgical menopause athletes deserve more than a footnote. This story explores identity, performance, ego, and rebuilding strength after hysterectomy, plus the realities of training in menopause and how athletes can thrive with the right strategy.

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The Missing Chapter: Why Surgical Menopause Deserves More Than a Footnote in the Menopause-for-Athletes Conversation

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Surgical menopause isn’t a footnote. It’s an abrupt hormonal shutdown that dramatically affects athletic performance, identity, and recovery. Here’s why athletes deserve better support, nuance, and visibility.

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