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Ellen is your advocate until you are strong enough to advocate for yourself. Ellen's book, Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness, guides you through the maze of options available to relieve symptoms, restore your sanity and improve your health.

questions to ask

Suggested questions for Ellen Dolgen:

  1. What is a shmirshky and where did the word come from? What does it mean in the context of your book?
  2. What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause?
  3. What is PM&M and why do you call it that?
  4. You say that one reason PM&M have been taboo topics is that women tell themselves, “I can’t be in menopause because that would mean that I’m old and I don’t want to be old.” Why is this not true and why is it important for women to be prepared for PM&M?
  5. Why does your book include a menopause symptoms chart and how does this help women take charge of their own treatment?
  6. You say your book is “for everyone who has a vagina or knows someone who does.” Why do you recommend women give the book to their husbands and children to read?
  7. You heard from a lot of male callers when you went on Playboy Radio to discuss PM&M. What did they want to know and have to say?
  8. How can educating couples to be prepared for PM&M help save marriages?
  9. What are the biggest myths about PM&M?
  10. Do you see a change in the way older women are being portrayed in the media and how is the idea of cougars helping dispel the myth that sex ends at menopause?
  11. Why is it so important for women to find a doctor who specializes in PM&M?
  12. What are studies saying about the relationship between PM&M and having trouble sleeping?
  13. Is forgetfulness a symptom of PM&M?
  14. What are some of the tips you give women to help them stay organized?
  15. How can the book help relationships between teenagers and mothers going through PM&M?
  16. How can women who spend so much time caring for their families really prioritize taking care of themselves?
  17. You wrote this book in collaboration with your son and originally self-published it. How did this idea turn into a family business and how did the book get the attention of a publisher?
  18. What is it like to start a completely new business/creative venture in your 50s?
  19. One of your sayings is “Reaching out is IN. Suffering in silence is OUT.” Why is so important for women to share information about PM&M with other women?
  20. What are Menopause Parties and what is a Shmirshky Cosmo?
  21. You talk about celebrating every day like it’s your birthday. What does this mean for women going through PM&M?
  22. Speaking of celebrations, you have an unusual term for the holidays: Happy New Chronikkah! What does it mean and how does your family celebrate it?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ellen is eager to help women and the people who love them understand perimenopause and menopause.  Feel free to contact Ellen directly at ellen@ellendolgen.com.