Dr. Leta Vega has over 40 years of clinical experience as a DNP, Certified Nurse-Midwife, and women’s health advocate.
What Happened to My Hair!
Hair loss as women age is one of the most distressing and least openly discussed physical changes of midlife. While society often frames hair thinning as a male issue, up to half of women experience noticeable hair loss by their 50s and 60s. For many, it feels deeply personal. Hair is tied to identity, femininity, […]
Raid Your Fridge: Gentle, Natural Beauty Care for Menopausal Skin and Hair
Menopause has a way of changing the rules of beauty overnight. Skin that once behaved suddenly feels dry, sensitive, or unpredictable. Hair may lose its shine, lips chap more easily, and those small seasonal annoyances like cracked heels, seem to linger longer than they used to. The good news? Relief might already be sitting in […]
Staying Social During Menopause: Why Friends Are Actually a Hormone Reset Button
Menopause has a funny way of changing not just your body, but your social battery. One minute you want deep, meaningful conversations with someone who gets it, and the next you want to cancel every plan and live in sweatpants with a snack and zero obligations. Both feelings are valid. The truth is, staying social […]
Makeup Tips for Women Over 60: Enhancing Beauty at Every Age
Makeup after 60 is less about covering up and more about enhancing the natural beauty that comes with experience and confidence. Mature skin benefits from lightweight, hydrating formulas that won’t settle into fine lines. A tinted moisturizer or light foundation with a dewy finish helps create a fresh, healthy glow without looking heavy. Brows play […]
Dating in Menopause: When Your Hormones Retire but Your Dating Life Refuses To
Dating in menopause is not for the faint of heart. This is not the cute, flirty dating of your twenties where you survived on mascara, optimism, and three hours of sleep. This is advanced-level dating, where your hormones have clocked out, your tolerance is limited, and your body temperature can change faster than your mood. […]
Sleep and Menopause: A Love Story That Filed for Divorce – With Survival Tips
Lets talk about sleep in menopause, also known as lying in bed staring at the ceiling while questioning every life choice since 1992. Before menopause, sleep was simple. You put your head on a pillow, closed your eyes, and woke up eight hours later like a normal, emotionally stable adult. During menopause? Your brain throws […]
Menopausal Brain Fog: When Your Brain Hits the “Loading…” Screen
If youve ever walked into a room and forgotten why youre there, only to stand there like a confused extra in your own life, welcome to menopausal brain fog. Its that magical phase of life where your mind feels like its running on 3% battery, no charger in sight, and every thought takes the scenic […]
Menopausal Weight Gain: When a Salad Side-Eyes You and You Gain Three Pounds
Menopausal weight gain is one of lifes cruelest plot twists. One day, youre eating like a normal human. The next, you breathe near a cookie, and your jeans file a formal complaint. Its not in your head, its in your hormones, your metabolism, and your bodys sudden decision to store energy like its preparing for […]
Empty Nesters: When the House Gets Quiet and the Snacks Finally Belong to You
The last child leaves home, and suddenly your house becomes a museum of echoes, memories, and extremely aggressive quiet. Welcome to the empty nest era: that magical time when you love your kids deeply but also notice that your groceries last more than 24 hours. At first, it feels wrong. Too quiet. No slammed doors. […]
Understanding and Managing Vaginal Dryness During Menopause
Understanding and Managing Vaginal Dryness During MenopauseMenopause is a natural phase of life for women, typically occurring between the ages of45 and 55. While it’s often associated with symptoms like hot flashes and moodchanges, one common but less talked-about issue is vaginal dryness. This conditioncan significantly affect a woman’s comfort, intimacy, and overall quality of […]
