menopause
Menopause
Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain—8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know
Prepare yourself for some unexpected effects.
Travel
What Women Are Actually Getting Out of Those Menopause Retreats
The biggest takeaway often goes beyond simply alleviating symptoms.
Health
There’s a New Guidebook for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause Who Just Don’t Care
Influencer Melani Sanders wants you to get out your reading glasses and air your grievances.
Menopause
What Is ‘Menopause Massage’ And Why Are We Not All Doing This?
A rubdown just might offer the relief so many women in this stage are seeking.
Menopause
What Ob-Gyns Think About the First Libido-Boosting Pill Approved for Use After Menopause
The drug was previously only indicated for premenopausal women, leaving those in midlife without a solution.
Menopause
I Begged My Ob-Gyn for Hormone Therapy—Even Though I Never Had a Hot Flash
My friends described it as a “fountain of youth,” and I wanted in.
Menopause
The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You
The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.
Menopause
Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke—but These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects
Certain behaviors take on extra importance once you hit this phase of life.
Menopause
How Do Hormone-Free Menopause Drugs Stack Up Against HRT?
Here’s what ob-gyns want you to know.
Menopause
The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think
A new analysis highlights surprising health perks beyond symptom relief.
Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help Women Avoid Dementia—If It’s Taken at the Right Time
Delaying HRT could do more harm than good, a new study shows.
Urinary Tract Infections
One Under-the-Radar Sign of Perimenopause? Lots of UTIs
The hormone changes of this phase can make you uniquely susceptible—but a preventive solution exists.
Hair
5 Ways Your Hair Changes After 40—and How to Care for It as You Age
Hormones, genetics, and natural wear and tear can all drive some noticeable shifts for many women.
Menopause
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.
Breast Cancer
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Treatment Put Her Into ‘Surgical Menopause’—Here’s What That Means
Hot flashes, cold chills, thinning hair—SELF’s April cover star is detailing what happened after having her ovaries removed.
Mental Health
Estrogen Isn’t Just a Reproductive Hormone—It’s Critical for Brain Health Too
Everything from your memory to your mood can change alongside your hormones.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
9 Reasons Why You Have Pain After Sex and How to Find Relief
Because sex should you leave you satisfied, not sore.
Vaginal Health
5 Common Causes of a Dry Vagina (and What to Do About It)
The good news? All of these culprits are treatable.
Menopause
Hot Flashes During the Summer Are a Special Kind of Hell—Here’s How to Manage Them
You have options beyond parking directly in front of the AC all day.