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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The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.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.