Dear Friends, In Japan, the arrival of the harvest moon marks a time of serenity and contemplation. As we gaze up at its luminous glow, a sense of calm washes over us. This peaceful time is known as Tsukimi, the moon-viewing festival, where we relax eat dango and appreciate the beauty of the moon. Since ancient times, the sun has…
-
-
Updated April 2025 Dear Friends, I live with hyperprolactinemia. Over the years, I’ve explored various ways to support my body after treatment with Cabergoline. While Cabergoline worked very well to lower my prolactin levels, it didn’t suit me long-term. I experienced persistent nausea, a sense of disconnection from myself, and even nightmares. Some people choose to take Cabergoline indefinitely, but…
-
Dear Friends, When I first got diagnosed with hyperprolactinemia. I had never heard of it. For my own understanding, I spent hours online reading about it. Here’s a condensed summary of what I found out and what it’s like navigating this process in Japan. What Is Hyperprolactinemia? Hyperprolactinemia (kōu purorakuchin kesshō, 高プロラクチン血症) happens when the pituitary gland (nazō kaku zō,…
-
Dear Friends, As I celebrated turning forty, the coronavirus plunged Japan—and the world—into a phase of uncertainty and isolation. Like so many others, I tried to carry on. I kept working. I kept taking care of everyone else. I kept doing what I was supposed to do. But I wasn’t feeling like myself. Not at all. I was physically and…