Menopause - Original Articles

Rosacea, which often causes constant redness in the face, can be frustrating and difficult to treat, but there are steps you can take to manage the condition.

Hot flashes can be uncomfortable, frustrating, even scary. Follow this guide to help ease your symptoms.

There is no guaranteed protection against breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

If you’re a diabetic who’s going through menopause, you’re up against some unique challenges. Find out what steps you can take to stay on top of your health.

If you're having trouble climaxing, you're not alone. Many older adults have difficulty achieving orgasm. Here, five reasons why you're having difficulty.

While over-the-counter pain relievers are convenient and readily available, they still come with certain risks.

Bioidentical hormone therapy is often called "natural hormone therapy" because bioidentical hormones act in the body just like the hormones we produce.

Learn more about this uncomfortable skin condition including who's most often affected.

When it comes to vaginal discharge, how do you know what's normal and what's not? Well, it's all a matter of color, smell, quantity, and feel.

Research presented at the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Rome says that measuring a woman's hormone levels with a single blood test can accurately predict the age when she'll reach menopause.

Your OBGYN has been there for you through thick and thin: from your first contraception to your last baby to even menopause. But should she also be your go-to-doctor for everything else?

If you're a woman using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you may be frightened about developing cancer, but even more frightened about giving up your prescription. But hold on—things might not be as scary as they seem.

If shortness of breath and wheezing are accompanied with hot flashes and mood swings, you might have more than just menopause.

For women who experience night sweats, the story is always the same: Suddenly waking in the middle of the night, feeling extremely hot around the face, neck, and chest, and sweating profusely, to the point of saturating your pajamas and sheets. Fortunately, there are effective ways to stay drier in the night.

"Brain fog" is a common complaint of women during menopause. They feel they should be at the top of their game, but instead find themselves dropping the ball by making small errors and forgetting details like never before.

Women are already more prone than men to insomnia and other sleep issues. Then menopause kicks in and these problems often get worse. So, what's a gal to do?

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.

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.

This critical life change may also be associated with an increased risk for developing diabetes.

Talking to your doctor about menopause can help ease your symptoms and make for an easier transition into this new stage of life.

Learn about a surprising side effect of this common therapy.

Here's what you can do to stay emotionally healthy during this important period of your life.

A University of Michigan School of Public Health study has uncovered some startling findings.

Recent findings suggest that a lengthier change of life may have one big advantage: a healthier heart.

Whether you’re experiencing hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia (or all three), here’s how to talk to your doctor about finding relief.

Follow our head to toe guidelines for health screenings after menopause.

See how far the benefits of this disease-fighting protein can go besides promoting bone health and rich nutrition.

Learn more about this up and down behavior.

It's the second most common surgery for American women. But how much do you really know about the procedure? Learn more now.

With the right knowledge, women can take control of their health during this important life stage. Here, a look at menopause by the numbers.