Menopause News & Features

July 23, 2024 — Millions of women experience excessive menopausal bleeding during perimenopause, and many don’t seek help.

HRT for menopause is safe for many women, especially those closest to their last period. But mixed messages have caused confusion.

May 2, 2024 — Social media's allure for menopause relief masks dangers, and doctors can help you know how to combat misinformation and provide education on heavily-marketed products that could put you at risk for harm.

April 4, 2024 — Many older women get plaque buildup in their arteries faster than men of the same age, a new study shows.

Coming to grips with menopause can be daunting for women. But actress Constance Marie shares her approach to embracing change and normalizing this part of womanhood.

February 15, 2024 — Regular hot flashes, night sweats, and migraines in early adulthood may mean a higher risk of having heart disease or a stroke, a new study in the journal Menopause suggests.

October 31, 2023 — New wearable tech can predict menopausal vasomotor symptoms and bring on cooling in less than a second, potentially stopping the hot flash before it starts.

September 27, 2023 — Hot flashes are widely considered a menopause symptom worth treating. Now, two new studies show they may be even more reason to seek medical attention: The sudden sensations of heat can be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke.

September 1, 2023 — An alarming gap bedevils menopause care in the United States – thanks to enduring myths about hormone replacement therapy and flaws in how new doctors are trained.

In this webinar, Beverly Tchang, MD, explained the shifts that happen during menopause, what causes them, and what tools you can use to feel better.

June 29, 2023 — Women in their 50s and 60s who took hormone replacement therapy were 24% more likely to develop dementia, compared to women who never took HRT, according to a new study.

Hormone changes can affect your mental and emotional health. Read one woman's story about perimenopause and get expert tips on managing menopause anxiety.

A retired schoolteacher shares lessons she learned about "the change," from dealing with early signs and managing symptoms to embracing life "on the other side."

June 6, 2023 — If you’re a woman who has long COVID, you may find yourself dealing with symptoms that could also indicate you’re entering menopause. A recent study found that women over 40 years old are among the patients at higher risk for developing long COVID. Here's what to know.

In our webinar, viewers asked Juliana M. Kling, MD, MPH, questions about hormone therapy, menopause symptoms, sex during menopause, and more.

In this webinar, Juliana M. Kling, MD, MPH, talked about how hormonal and nonhormonal treatments can help you feel better during menopause.

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.

Learn what goes on during a woman's menopause -- and how to help your partner.

If menopause has your sex drive in low gear, rev it up with these tips.

Get ready for today’s modern, more optimistic approach to life during -- and after -- menopause.

Hot flashes making you sweat? Here's how to find relief.

Post-HRT, what are women doing to manage menopause symptoms? And are compounded bioidenticals safe?

What causes premature menopause and what can you do? Get information about early menopause here.

How to Sleep Better With Menopause

A few years ago, the use of hormone replacement therapy looked like a medical mess. For decades, women were told that HRT -- usually a combination of estrogen and progestin -- was good for them during and after menopause. Then, the 2002 results of the Women's Health Initiative study seemed to show just the opposite: hormone replacement therapy actually had life-threatening risks.