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View AllYour Guide to Menopause
Menopause is the end of a woman's menstrual cycle and fertility, when the ovaries no longer make estrogen and progesterone.
Menopause Basics
Menopause describes any of the changes women experience either just before or after they stop menstruating.
Menopause FAQ
Discuss these frequently asked questions and answers about menopause with your doctor.
What Is Premature Menopause?
Because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause before the age of 40.
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View AllHow Will I Know When I'm Postmenopausal?
The time of a woman's life following menopause is called postmenopause.
Postmenopausal Bleeding
If you're postmenopause, you should not experience any menstrual bleeding. Even a little spotting is not normal after menopause.
Pap Test After Menopause
A Pap test looks for changes in the cells of the cervix that show cervical cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer.
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View AllUnderstanding Menopause Treatment
After menopause, hormone replacement therapy is often prescribed to resupply the body with the hormones it no longer produces.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
HRT uses female hormones to treat symptoms of menopause and aging. Doctors can prescribe it during or after menopause.
Estrogen Hormone Therapy
There are many types of estrogen therapy in many different forms -- pills, patches, suppositories, and more.
10 Questions About Hormone Therapy During Menopause
Ask your doctor about hormone therapy during menopause to find out if it's right for you.
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View AllLearning to Relax During Menopause
Because stress can make the symptoms of menopause worse, it is important to learn how to relax.
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Menopause
Declining estrogen levels can cause more than hot flashes. They can also make you feel like you're in a constant state of PMS.
Menopause, Weight Gain, and Exercise
Menopause and weight gain. Do they always have to go hand in hand? It may seem that way.
Good Nutrition
Good nutrition can help prevent or reduce certain conditions that may develop during and after menopause.
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View AllMenopause Glossary of Terms
Here is a list of terms associated with menopause types, symptoms, causes, treatments, and more.
Related Web Site: The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Build on your menopause knowledge with articles, guidebooks, newsletters, reviews and more from these menopause specialists.
Related Web Site: Menopause -- Medline Plus
This site offers links to info on menopause including the latest news, treatment, clinical trials, and alternative medicine.
Related Web Site: Menopausal Hormone Therapy Information -- National Institutes of Health
Findings from the Women's Health Initiative and other studies about the risks and benefits of long-term hormone therapy.
Suggested Reads about Menopause
The Link Between Menopause and Chronic Pain
A study has found that women with menopause symptoms are nearly twice as likely to have chronic pain diagnoses, such as fibromyalgia, migraine, and back pain.
Menopause: Should You Quit HRT?
HRT for menopause is safe for many women, especially those closest to their last period. But mixed messages have caused confusion.
Triggers to Be Aware Of
Know the most common triggers of vasomotor symptoms -- hot flashes and night sweats -- and what you can do to avoid them.
Myths About Menopause
Menopause myths tell you that hormones make you irritable, your sex life is over, and weight gain is inevitable. Get the facts about menopause.
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