Menopause & Midlife
Perimenopause, hormone therapy and midlife health.
Menopause & MidlifeBleeding After Menopause: Causes, Tests and When to WorryAny bleeding after menopause should be checked. Most causes are benign, like atrophy or polyps, but it can signal endometrial cancer. Here's what to expect.Menopause & MidlifeDoes Hormone Therapy Cause Breast Cancer? What the Research ShowsCombined estrogen-progestogen therapy slightly raises breast cancer risk with longer use; estrogen alone did not in the WHI. What HRT risk means for you.Menopause & MidlifeEarly Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Causes, Signs and TreatmentEarly menopause happens before 45; premature ovarian insufficiency before 40. The causes, what testing involves, and why hormone therapy is usually advised.Menopause & MidlifeFezolinetant (Veozah) for Hot Flashes: How It Works, Side Effects and Liver RiskFezolinetant (Veozah) is an FDA-approved non-hormonal pill for moderate to severe hot flashes. Learn how it works, side effects and liver monitoring.Menopause & MidlifeGenitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (Vaginal Dryness): Symptoms and TreatmentGenitourinary syndrome of menopause causes vaginal dryness, painful sex and bladder symptoms. It usually gets worse without treatment, and it's very treatable.Menopause & MidlifeHeart Health After Menopause: Why Risk Rises and How to Protect YourselfHeart disease risk rises after menopause as cholesterol, blood pressure and belly fat change. Learn warning signs, key tests and how to protect your heart.Menopause & MidlifeHot Flashes: What Causes Them, How Long They Last and How to Get ReliefHot flashes happen when falling estrogen unsettles the brain's thermostat. Learn the triggers, how long they last, and treatments that bring real relief.Menopause & MidlifeHow to Find a Menopause Doctor in New York: Questions to Ask and What to ExpectTo find a menopause doctor in New York, look for a gynecologist, OB/GYN or NP who treats menopause often. Who to see, what to ask, and how to prepare.Menopause & MidlifeIs Vaginal Estrogen Safe? Benefits, Risks and Types ExplainedLow-dose vaginal estrogen is safe for most people and treats vaginal dryness, painful sex and recurrent UTIs, with very little absorbed into the bloodstream.Menopause & MidlifeMenopause Brain Fog, Anxiety and Mood Changes: What's Normal and What HelpsMenopause brain fog, anxiety and mood swings are common in perimenopause and often ease afterward. What's normal, what helps, and when to get checked.Menopause & MidlifeMenopause Hormone Therapy: Benefits, Risks and Who It's ForMenopause hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes. For most healthy women under 60, benefits outweigh risks. Here's what to know.Menopause & MidlifeMenopause Night Sweats and Insomnia: Why Sleep Gets Worse and What HelpsMenopause insomnia is often driven by night sweats, mood changes and sleep apnea. Learn what helps, from CBT-I to hormone therapy, and when to see a doctor.Menopause & MidlifeMenopause Weight Gain and Belly Fat: Why It Happens and What HelpsMenopause weight gain is driven mostly by aging, muscle loss and lifestyle, while falling estrogen shifts fat to the belly. Learn what helps in midlife.Menopause & MidlifeNon-Hormonal Treatment for Hot Flashes: What Actually WorksNon-hormonal treatments for hot flashes that work include some antidepressants, gabapentin, NK blockers and CBT. Here is what The Menopause Society backs.Menopause & MidlifeOsteoporosis Screening After Menopause: When to Get a Bone Density TestThe USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening with a bone density (DXA) test for women 65 and older, and for younger postmenopausal women at higher risk.Menopause & MidlifePerimenopause Symptoms: Early Signs, Timeline and What HelpsPerimenopause symptoms often start in your 40s with irregular periods, hot flashes and poor sleep. Learn the early signs, how long it lasts and what helps.Menopause & MidlifeSurgical Menopause: What to Expect After Your Ovaries Are RemovedSurgical menopause starts right after both ovaries are removed, often with sudden, intense symptoms. Learn what to expect, hormone therapy and long-term care.Menopause & MidlifeWhat Age Does Menopause Start? Average Age and TimelineMenopause starts at about age 51 on average in the US, with perimenopause often beginning in your 40s. The decade-by-decade timeline and what makes it early.