Dopamine, often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, is basically your body's own reward system. Think of it like your internal cheerleader, motivation coach, and mood manager all rolled into one. Dopamine plays a crucial role in our brain's reward system, motivation, and emotional regulation. For those of us navigating midlife and perimenopause, understanding dopamine becomes particularly important. Why is that and how can we control our dopamine levels?

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can make your vagina drier and less elastic, which can turn a routine test into a not-so-pleasant experience. Not that they were on the top of my bucket list even when I did have collagen and elasticity! What’s going on and how you can make things a lot more comfortable?