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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How to Know if It’s Menopause
Having hot flashes and missing periods? You may be in menopause.
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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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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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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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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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It's Not Your Mother's Menopause
Get ready for today’s modern, more optimistic approach to life during -- and after -- menopause.
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How to Sleep Better With Menopause
How to Sleep Better With Menopause
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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.