What to Know About Uterine Fibroids After Menopause
Millions of American women experience uterine fibroids at some point before age 50. Although fibroids don’t always cause symptoms, these uterine growths can cause some women a great deal of discomfort. If you’re one of them, you may be relieved to know that you may not have to deal with uterine fibroids after menopause. Making […]
It’s Hot in Here! A Look at the Causes of Hot Flashes
If you are a middle-aged woman, you may expect occasional blasts of intense internal heat—otherwise known as hot flashes—which are considered a common part of going through menopause. But the menopausal transition isn’t the only time when hot flashes can occur. The causes of hot flashes are abundant. What Is a Hot Flash? Hot flashes […]
What Can I Do About Menopause Weight Gain?
Women going through perimenopause and entering menopause experience a number of health-related changes. One common complaint? Menopause weight gain. Weight gain after menopause is common for a number of reasons, including changing hormone levels, diminishing muscle mass and decreased physical activity in some women. In fact, it’s common to gain a pound or two each […]
Menopause and Hormone Replacement
What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy? You’re experiencing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, irritability and vaginal dryness. These telltale symptoms alert you that your estrogen levels are dropping, and menopause is on the way. Menopause occurs during three distinct stages: Perimenopause is the stage between the start of symptoms and one year after the final menstrual period. […]