Warning: A taboo topic. Many women experience vaginal dryness during menopause—yet it’s still rarely discussed openly. We believe that taboos have no place when it comes to health.

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The female menstrual cycle is more than just monthly bleeding. It involves a precise interplay of hormones that influences many processes in the body. You can read about exactly how this works here.

Sex during menopause? Of course. Unfortunately, hardly anyone talks about it. Yet hormones don’t just change the body—they also affect desire, intimacy, and how we feel. Just accept it? We don’t have to.

Bei Evela ist uns Deine sexuelle Gesundheit wichtig. Neben Schlafstörungen zieht sich kaum ein Thema so sehr durch unsere Beratungen, insbesondere bei perimenopausalen Frauen. Gesundheit muss immer ganzheitlich betrachtet werden. Dazu gehört auch ein Bereich, der in der klassischen Medizin oft als „Nice-to-have“ oder nachrangig behandelt wird: Deine Sexualität.

Estrogen is not just about fertility. Learn how it acts as a systemic "master regulator" for the brain, heart, and bones, and why the years between 40 and 60 are a critical strategic window for long-term health and longevity.