The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

Why I’m Freezing

While Everyone Else Is Fine

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS IFN
Feb 17, 2026
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The room feels normal to everyone else.

Meanwhile, my fingers are stiff, my toes are icy, and I’m quietly wondering why my body seems to live in a different season.

This isn’t dramatic.
It isn’t imaginary.
It’s circulation.

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During menopause, estrogen fluctuates and eventually declines. Estrogen helps blood vessels stay flexible…

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