Hot flashes: They’re a trademark sign your body’s reproductive hormones are slowing down. Whether you just started getting hot flashes, you’ve been having them for years or you’re wondering when they’ll start, it’s important to know what to expect regarding this part of menopause. What Is a Hot Flash? A hot flash starts as a […] Read more
Menopause is the stage of life when a woman’s ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, causing menstruation and the ability to reproduce to cease. Working through the phases of menopause can be challenging, because it affects nearly every aspect of a woman’s life, including her sexuality. How Does Menopause Affect a Woman’s Sex Drive? In […] Read more
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that causes bones to lose mass, thereby making them more likely to fracture. The condition generally affects more women over 50 who have gone through menopause. After menopause, the body has much less estrogen, which influences bone resorption. The bones most commonly affected are the wrist and vertebrae. Risk Factors […] Read more
Menopause is the time when a woman’s lifetime of periods ends for good, and she can no longer get pregnant. The time leading up to this point is often referred to as menopause, but the actual term for the bodily changes that lead up to the end of periods is called perimenopause. Occurring around age […] Read more
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause and the perimenopausal years before it, but they are not exclusive to the time before the end of the reproductive years. The feeling of intense heat, sweating, and rapid heartbeat can signal other conditions as well. What are Hot Flashes? Also called hot flushes, hot flashes often […] Read more
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