Perimenopause
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Is It Perimenopause or ADHD?
If you’re feeling scattered, forgetful, and foggy, then it might be time to investigate.
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.
Fitness
The Best Brain-Boosting Workout for Women—and How to Fit It Into Your Routine
A bonus? It’s ideal for people with little time to exercise.
Health
The Surprising Strength Workout Linked to Better Brain Function, According to a Neuroscientist
Building power at the base of your body can spark benefits higher up.
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The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.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
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.
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.
Menopause
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.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
7 Women Share Their Tips for Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms
Here’s what worked for them during this hormonal roller-coaster ride.
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
Frozen Shoulder Is the Joint Condition Anyone Over 40 Should Know About
Women, in particular, are more at risk of developing this painful problem.
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.
Health
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.