Postmenopause Directory
The time of a woman's life following menopause is called postmenopause. Postmenopausal women are at increased risk for a number of health conditions, such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about life after menopause.
Medical Reference
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Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes and Treatments
Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a sign of a serious disorder. WebMD explains possible causes of bleeding, which should always be checked out by a doctor.
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Menopause, Weight Gain, and Exercise Tips
WebMD explains why women in menopause may gain weight and what to do to prevent or combat those extra pounds.
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Menopause and Perimenopause-Symptoms
Although some women have few or no menopause symptoms, most women do. Similarly, while some women have mild symptoms, others find that their sleep, daily life, and sense of well - being are severely affected. Menopause symptoms eventually subside when hormone levels even out. Postmenopause changes are normal signs of low estrogen and typically continue over time. Signs and symptoms of ...
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Your Health in Postmenopause
Postmenopause is a great time for most women, but they are at higher risk for certain health conditions, such as osteoporosis. Learn more from WebMD about health care in postmenopause.
Features
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Unlocking the Secret Pleasures of Menopause
Physician-author Christiane Northrup urges women to consider the secret pleasures of menopause.
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Menopause: What it is, What to do
Information on how to cope with menopause and where to go for additional information about it.
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Doomed to Get Old and Fat?
Sad to say, we all put on weight more easily as we get older. Women are especially prone to get a bigger waist. But it's not inevitable. Exercise and estrogen seem especially key in winning the war against late-life obesity.
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HRT: Revisiting the Hormone Decision
It's been 5 years since studies proclaimed hormone replacement therapy a danger for women. WebMD investigates today’s changes and tells you what you need to know to make the HRT decision now.