Menopause
Change is good.

Menopause
6 Ways to Deal With Night Sweats During Menopause
Even small changes to your routine can help if you’re waking up drenched.

Menopause
8 Things No One Tells You About Sex After Menopause
There’s no need to go into it without preparation.

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.

Menopause
Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain—8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know
Prepare yourself for some unexpected effects.

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.

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.

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.

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The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.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.
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Menopause
How Do Hormone-Free Menopause Drugs Stack Up Against HRT?
Here’s what ob-gyns want you to know.

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.

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.

Mental Health
We Need to Talk About Perimenopause and Eating Disorders
No, you’re never “too old” to develop one. Here’s why.

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.

Health
How to Know If Bleeding During or After Sex Is Normal—and When to Call Your Doctor
Read this before you freak out.

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.

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.

Menopause
A Guide to Taking Hormones During Menopause
It's now generally considered safe, but there are some risks to be aware of.

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.

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.

Menopause
Halle Berry Got Real About Sex During Menopause
The actor said things changed in the bedroom—and not in the fun, spicy way.

Menopause
What to Know About Drinking During Menopause
Bad news: Alcohol, especially specific types, may trigger gnarly hot flashes.