Menopause Medical Reference

You don’t have to “just live with” hot flashes and night sweats. Learn about treatments for vasomotor symptoms that can help you cool off and feel better.

Vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes and night sweats, can affect your sleep and your health in ways that might surprise you. Here’s what you should know.

Hormonal changes can both raise and reduce your risk of infection. Here’s what you need to know.

Recurrent yeast infections may require long-term preventative medication.

Learn why yeast grow too much, how they can cause infections, and why it's important to treat them.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is when you take hormones because the ones your body naturally produces are out of balance. Learn more about how it works and what to expect.

It can be hard to tell if you’ve gone through menopause when you’re still on birth control. Find out when you should stop contraceptives, as well as the risks and benefits of birth control around menopause.

After menopause, sex may be less comfortable. There are several reasons why. The most common is vaginal dryness.

Feeling pain during intercourse is nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out how to talk to your doctor about treatment options.

Painful sex is something that may affect you as you go through menopause. Find out about the things that can cause this, when to see your doctor, and when a therapist might be able to help.

Vaginal atrophy is when the vaginal walls become thin, dry, and inflamed due to a loss of estrogen, often after menopause. Find out how to ease your symptoms and treat the condition.

After menopause, sex may be more painful for some women. Here are a few sex positions that may help make intercourse more pleasurable at this time of life.

Premature ovarian failure is when the ovaries stop working before age 40. It’s not the same as menopause. Learn the symptoms and causes.

Menopause can change how your breasts look and feel. Find out what helps, what’s normal, and what’s not.

Is it a hot flash or something else? Learn what’s making you burn.

Sex can hurt after menopause. But with a little care, it doesn't have to. Learn what can make sex feel good again, from home remedies to getting your doctor's help.

Don't let menopause derail your life -- or your love life. Learn what to ask your doctor, how to manage symptoms, and how to keep your sex drive in gear.

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.

WebMD explains why women in menopause may gain weight and what to do to prevent or combat those extra pounds.

WebMD's guide to various estrogen replacement treatments, including the pros and cons of each.

Should you get hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after surgical menopause? WebMD explains the pros and cons of hormone therapy to help you make an informed decision.

Hormone therapy can ease menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. But they’re not right for everyone. Find out more from WebMD.

Sexual difficulties that accompany menopause may be easily treated. WebMD explains how.

The symptoms of menopause and thyroid problems can be similar. WebMD tells you how doctors distinguish between the two.

Knowing how to talk to your doctor can help you get the information you need about menopause. Here are some communication tips from WebMD.

How do you know you're in menopause? Find out more from WebMD.

WebMD takes a look at natural treatments for menopause symptoms.

Menopause occurs when a woman's ovaries run out of functioning eggs. Read more from WebMD about the cause of natural menopause.

Could a home test tell if you are in menopause? It's unlikely. Learn more from WebMD about what this test can tell you, if anything.

Besides menopause, what are other common causes of night sweats? Find out here.

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.

WebMD looks at the pros and cons of using hormone replacement therapy - and alternative therapies - for symptoms of menopause.

How much do you know about your risk for heart disease after menopause? Take this WebMD quiz.

Are you in menopause or beyond? Take this WebMD quiz to see if you're at higher risk for heart disease.

Learn more from WebMD about complementary and alternative therapy for the symptoms of menopause.

Difficulty sleeping is a normal side effect of menopause. WebMD tells you more.

WebMD looks at the importance of bone mineral density testing during menopause to check for osteoporosis.

WebMD helps answer some of the most frequently asked questions about menopause.

WebMD looks at the role of hormone replacement therapy - including its risks and benefits - in treating menopause symptoms.

WebMD offers a glossary of terms associated with menopause and sexuality.

WebMD looks at the importance of mammogram screening for breast cancer during and after menopause.

WebMD explains the connection between menopause and heart disease, and tells you how to protect your heart.

WebMD looks at the link between breast cancer and menopause.

WebMD looks at the role of Pap smears in menopausal women and those who have had a hysterectomy.

WebMD explains the role of a pelvic exam in women who are menopausal and postmenopausal.

WebMD gives you basic information about menopause, including symptoms and conditions associated with it.

WebMD provides a list of resources for information about menopause.

Hot flashes: What are they, and what can you do about them?

WebMD provides an overview of premature menopause, including its symptoms and diagnosis.