Menopause Health Center

Could Fluctuating Hormones Be the Cause of Your Bloating?

Bloating is never pleasant, but uncomfortable and irritating. Not only is bloating caused by foods and stress, but can also be induced by hormones. Find out how this happens and what you can do to prevent it. Read More

Healthy Recipes

Blueberry and Pear Cobbler

Blueberry Pancakes

Asparagus with Potatoes and Wild Rice

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Percentage of women who experience four to eight years of menstrual cycle changes before they fully reach menopause, according to the North American Menopause Society.

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Menopause Glossary

Melasma

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Aging changes in the bones - muscles - joints

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Aging changes in hormone production

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Bone mineral density test

Female sexual dysfunction

Secondary amenorrhea

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Featured Menopause Articles

How Well Do You Understand Perimenopause?

Why does menopause get all the attention when it's actually perimenopause that brings those infamous symptoms? Here's a rundown of the time leading up to menopause. Read More

The Diabetes-Menopause Connection

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Menopause Symptoms

Depression During Menopause: Causes and Solutions

Early Menopause May Double Stroke Risk

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Menopause News

Soy may ease sleep problems in older women

Thu, September 2, 2010

The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small... Read More

More evidence hormone therapy can muddy mammograms

Tue, August 31, 2010

Hormone replacement may not save women's muscle

Fri, August 20, 2010

Estrogen-only therapy may not up lung cancer deaths

Fri, August 13, 2010

Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attack

Fri, July 30, 2010

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Menopause Videos

Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?

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Menopause - Managing the Symptoms

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: How Safe Is It?

Dr. Nancy Talks About Male Menopause

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Menopause Tip: Reduce Hot Flashes

While it may be impossible to completely avoid hot flashes during menopause, there are certain triggers that may bring them on more frequently or cause them to become more severe. To help prevent hot flashes, avoid stress, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, tight clothing, heat, and cigarette smoke.