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Champion your well-being & take comfort in your community with new resources around menopause, sexual health & more.

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You Asked, Stacy London Answered!
Stacy London shares everything she's learned from her own journey and answers all your (peri)menopause questions.

Read Her Advice

EMPOWER YOUR WELLBEING


Take charge of your health with top resources centered around BCA, menopause & more.

1) How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office

2) Beyond the Lump Check: Do You Really Know Your Breasts?

3) What I Wish Someone Told Me About Menopause


New Workout Classes From Obé



Just dropped on AthletaWell—Audio classes from obé Fitness to catch a quick workout wherever and whenever. Try tempoed walks that test your pop-culture knowledge, wind-down meditations, and more.

Get moving now!

We’re donating $100,000 to the American Cancer Society to support research and services for women affected by breast cancer. * The American Cancer Society does not endorse or promote any product or service
We’re donating $25,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society to support research and services for women affected by breast cancer

Your Wellbeing Starter Pack


Enjoy free trials from our partners, exclusive to AthletaWell members.

Enjoy two months free with Audible.
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Enjoy a free trial to obé. Unlock thousands of live and on-demand classes.
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After retiring from a work from home job in 2021, I was hoping that the painful arthritis in my right hand thumb joint would dissipate.......it seemed to be better in the months following; however, this year it has become extremely painful whenever I... 

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Hello there4 weeks ago I had a hysterectomy and appendectomy for my endometriosis and the grapefruit sized fibroid in my uterus. I am 43 and the mom of 2 boys 17 and 13. It has been very frustrating trying to get back to some semblance of normalcy I’... 

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I had a total hysterectomy endometrial cancer. It took me at least 3 months to start feeling myself again. I continued to walk everyday. Initially for very short periods, gradually adding more distance. Its important to do exercise daily… even a shor... 

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I will be turning 63 and have not had a well woman check since I was 40. How do I find a good doctor my doctor retired and had a bad experience years ago trying to find a new one and never went back. Need help, do I even need to get a check up? 

I would ask trusted female friends, or your primary care physician. 

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Hi! I'm Kailey. I'm 26 and in Connecticut. I was recently diagnosed with Endometriosis with my uterus attaching to my ovary. I've had 2 D+C's a few years back for abnormal bleeding, but no doctor has ever told me I had Endo until a new, recent visit ... 

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Hi Kailey! You may have had your laparoscopic surgery already, how did it go? I was recently diagnosed with endo, and by diagnosed I mean my OB/GYN said "I think you have endometriosis" based on my symptoms (cramps sending me to the ER). I have been ... 

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Has anyone here tried acupuncture for relief of peri symptoms such as muscle achiness, sleep loss, brain fog and midsection thickening? If so, is there anything to look for in an acupuncture provider? 

I have client that does acupuncture and swears by it. I'd make sure the person is familiar with your concerns and has experience in this area. 

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Living with an Autoimmune condition (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) can be difficult and stressful... when I turned 40 and the condition manifested after years of clues and signs my body was sending me, it was a huge wakeup call for me to start taking bett... 

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Another resource is Andrea Beaman - Happy heathy thyroid. She has a few books, and offers a programs and coaching etc. 

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Hi all, I just turned 45 and I understand I need to go for first colon screening. I’m having a ton of anxiety as I get this way about every screening. I know I shouldn’t but the anxiety is crippling. I don’t know how to be cool about them. I think... 

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I had a much better experience with SuTabs than with the liquid prep. 

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Hi! I'm getting invisalign in a few weeks, but have a problem with tongue thrusting and don't want to open my bite any further. Does anyone have tongue tips / exercises? Or should I see a specialist (...speech pathologist ?). Also any tips with invis... 

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You may need to work with a orofacial myofunctional therapist to get it corrected. They will help you with tongue exercises that you can do to get your tongue muscle to fall in the correct space. 

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You Asked, Stacy London Answered!
Stacy London shares everything she's learned from her own journey and answers all your (peri)menopause questions.

Read Her Advice

EMPOWER YOUR WELLBEING


Take charge of your health with top resources centered around BCA, menopause & more.

1) How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office

2) Beyond the Lump Check: Do You Really Know Your Breasts?

3) What I Wish Someone Told Me About Menopause


New Workout Classes From Obé



Just dropped on AthletaWell—Audio classes from obé Fitness to catch a quick workout wherever and whenever. Try tempoed walks that test your pop-culture knowledge, wind-down meditations, and more.

Get moving now!

We’re donating $100,000 to the American Cancer Society to support research and services for women affected by breast cancer. * The American Cancer Society does not endorse or promote any product or service
We’re donating $25,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society to support research and services for women affected by breast cancer

Your Wellbeing Starter Pack


Enjoy free trials from our partners, exclusive to AthletaWell members.

Enjoy two months free with Audible.
Redeem Now

Enjoy a free trial to obé. Unlock thousands of live and on-demand classes.
Redeem Now