You may want to consider alternatives to menopausal hormone therapy to ease menopausal symptoms. Some women decide to take herbal, natural, or plant-based products to help their symptoms. But there is not enough evidence to know if treatments like these are helpful. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these treatments. They may [...]
MHT can help with menopause
MHT can help with menopause by: Reducing hot flashes Treating vaginal dryness Slowing bone loss Easing mood swings and mild depressive symptoms—MHT alone is not effective in treating depression Improving sleep For some women, MHT may increase their chance of getting: Blood clots Heart attacks Strokes Breast cancer Gall bladder disease Who should NOT use [...]
Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
To help control the symptoms of menopause, some women can take hormones, called menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). MHT used to be called hormone replacement therapy or HRT. The use of MHT has been debated a great deal since the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Hormone Study findings were released in 2002. Before this study, it was [...]
Talking to Your Doctor About Manage menopausal symptoms
Since we’re always learning more about menopause treatment options and hormone therapy, it can be confusing to figure out how to treat or manage menopausal symptoms. It is important for you to have a doctor that you trust, so you can have an open talk about your concerns and your treatment options. Then you can [...]
Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause
Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause when you start to notice menopause-related changes–plus the year after menopause. Perimenopause is what some people call “being in menopause” or “going through menopause.” But menopause itself is only one day–the day you haven’t had a period for 12 months in a row. During perimenopause, your ovaries [...]
Sexual Health and Perimenopause
Many aging women enjoy an active sex life. Yet, many women are not aware of their risk of getting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. If you have more than one sexual partner or have started a new sexual relationship, talk with your partner about using condoms before having sex. Latex condoms used correctly and [...]
Pregnancy and Perimenopause
If you’re still having periods, even if they are not regular, you can get pregnant. Talk to your doctor about your options for birth control. Keep in mind that some methods of birth control, like birth control pills, shots, implants, or diaphragms will not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Source: U.S. [...]
Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause
Perimenopause causes changes in your body that you may or may not notice. For most women, the discomforts associated with perimenopause are minimal and manageable. Some things you might experience in the perimenopause years include: Changes in your menstrual cycle (longer or shorter periods, heavier or lighter periods, or missed periods) Hot flashes (sudden rush [...]
What is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause marks the time when your body begins the transition to menopause. It includes the years leading up to menopause — anywhere from two to eight years — plus the first year after your final period. There is no way to tell in advance how long it will last OR how long it will take [...]
What is premature menopause?
Menopause is called “premature” if it happens at or before the age of 40. For some women, it happens naturally. This could be due to family history of premature menopause. For other women, it is brought on by medical means, such as: Medical treatments, such as surgery to remove the ovaries Cancer treatments, such as [...]