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Change is good.
6 Ways to Deal With Night Sweats During Menopause
Menopause

6 Ways to Deal With Night Sweats During Menopause

Even small changes to your routine can help if you’re waking up drenched.
8 Things No One Tells You About Sex After Menopause
Menopause

8 Things No One Tells You About Sex After Menopause

There’s no need to go into it without preparation.
How to Cope If Your Anxiety Is Making Menopause Feel So Much Worse
Menopause

How to Cope If Your Anxiety Is Making Menopause Feel So Much Worse

There are lots of ways to feel better during this Big Life Change.
Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain&-8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know
Menopause

Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain—8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know

Prepare yourself for some unexpected effects.
What Is ‘Menopause Massage’ And Why Are We Not All Doing This?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

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.
What Ob-Gyns Think About the First Libido-Boosting Pill Approved for Use After Menopause
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.
I Begged My Ob-Gyn for Hormone Therapy&-Even Though I Never Had a Hot Flash
Sexual & Reproductive Health

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.
The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You
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The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.
Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke&-but These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects
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.
How Do Hormone-Free Menopause Drugs Stack Up Against HRT?
Menopause

How Do Hormone-Free Menopause Drugs Stack Up Against HRT?

Here’s what ob-gyns want you to know.
The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think
Sexual & Reproductive Health

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.
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia

These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.
We Need to Talk About Perimenopause and Eating Disorders
Mental Health

We Need to Talk About Perimenopause and Eating Disorders

No, you’re never “too old” to develop one. Here’s why.
Estrogen Isn’t Just a Reproductive Hormone&-It’s Critical for Brain Health Too
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.
How to Know If Bleeding During or After Sex Is Normal&-and When to Call Your Doctor
Some Cancer Treatments Can Cause Early Menopause. Here’s What to Know
Menopause

Some Cancer Treatments Can Cause Early Menopause. Here’s What to Know

Whether it's temporary or lifelong, there are ways to find relief from your symptoms.
5 Common Causes of a Dry Vagina (and What to Do About It)
Vaginal Health

5 Common Causes of a Dry Vagina (and What to Do About It)

The good news? All of these culprits are treatable.
Hot Flashes During the Summer Are a Special Kind of Hell&-Here’s How to Manage Them
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.
A Guide to Taking Hormones During Menopause
Menopause

A Guide to Taking Hormones During Menopause

It's now generally considered safe, but there are some risks to be aware of.
Why 30 Isn’t Too Young to Start Thinking About&-And Preparing for&-Menopause
Menopause

Why 30 Isn’t Too Young to Start Thinking About—And Preparing for—Menopause

Building up your bone health, picking up some weights, and doing Kegels can help you now and later on too.
Halle Berry Said a Doctor Mistook Her Perimenopause for the ‘Worst Case of Herpes’ He’d Seen
Menopause

Halle Berry Said a Doctor Mistook Her Perimenopause for the ‘Worst Case of Herpes’ He’d Seen

It took a negative STI test for her symptoms to be taken seriously.
Halle Berry Got Real About Sex During Menopause
Menopause

Halle Berry Got Real About Sex During Menopause

The actor said things changed in the bedroom—and not in the fun, spicy way.
What to Know About Drinking During Menopause
Menopause

What to Know About Drinking During Menopause

Bad news: Alcohol, especially specific types, may trigger gnarly hot flashes.