Menopause

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DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: 5 ways for women to survive the holiday hustle: A perimenopause playbook

The hormonal fluctuations that occur during these years can intensify stress, disrupt sleep, and trigger mood swings—all while the holiday demands pile on.

Sexual Health September 23

Testosterone therapy could help boost women's sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts say

Some middle-aged women are boosting their libido with hormone replacement therapy. Experts discuss why balancing hormones can be helpful for women approaching menopause.

Movies August 10

'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jennie Garth says menopause is a 'minefield': 'My body is fighting against me'

"Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jennie Garth opened up about going through menopause. She said menopause was a "daily minefield" that affected her both physically and mentally.

Women's Health July 2

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say. Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician in Cleveland, Ohio, shared what patients want to know.

HEALTH April 3

Experimental drug could help ease menopause-related symptoms, researchers say

A new drug could potentially alleviate two of the most troublesome effects of menopause — bone loss and weight gain — according to researchers at the University of Central Florida.

HEART HEALTH February 18

Heart health risk factors for women over age 50: 'Don't ignore new symptoms,' experts warn

For women over age 50, there are a few factors regarding heart health that deserve attention. Two doctors mapped out the signs, symptoms and methods of keeping a happy heart.

HEALTH February 4

To fight bone loss, FDA approves vibration belt shown to help post-menopausal women

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted clearance for a vibration belt known as Osteoboost, a prescription device that aims to reduce bone loss in post-menopausal women.

SLEEP DISORDERS January 15

Sleep disruptions due to night sweats: When should you see a doctor?

Excessive sweating at night can be caused by a multitude of health issues or conditions, according to medical experts. Here's what to know and what steps to take if this affects you.

HEALTH October 24, 2023

Is it menopause? 6 hidden symptoms women should know about now

Only 1% of women are aware of some key signs of menopause, according to Jamie Winn, a South Carolina pharmacist. He revealed six of the hidden symptoms.

HEALTH August 18, 2023

Reality star speaks out about the menopause stigma: ‘Why can’t we talk more about it?’

Trista Sutter, the first woman to appear on the reality series “The Bachelorette" in 2003, is urging women to talk about their experiences with menopause symptoms.