Dramatic Drop in Hormone Therapy Use
New research confirms that millions of women in the U.S. have abandoned menopausal hormone therapy, but other recent studies suggest that many are having a difficult time coping without it.
Category : Menopause health : Health & Medical
Your Brain on Menopause
The constant change of hormone levels during this time can have a troubling effect on emotions, leaving some women to feel irritable and even depressed
Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Is bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy associated with an increased risk of pelvic organ prolapse?
Hot Flashes Alternative Treatments
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hot flashes alternative treatments including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Menopause and Perimenopause-Home Treatment
The years just before and after menopause (perimenopause and postmenopause) are an especially important time of your life to treat your body well. If you haven't been, now is the time to start. If you smoke, stop smoking to reduce hot flashes and long - term health risks.Exercise regularly to pr
Hip Fractures in Older Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Are fractures more common in women with pelvic organ prolapse, and, if so, how can they be both predicted and prevented?
Could ADHD Drug Find New Role in Menopause?
Small study suggests Vyvanse might help with concentration, thought organization
Product Labeling for Low-dose Vaginal Estrogen
What should women know before taking low-dose estrogen, and what types of warnings should be present on drug labels? This new article discusses.
Soy for Menopause Symptoms-Health Tools
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)?Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)?Action
Early Severe Vasomotor Menopausal Symptoms and Diabetes
Are women with vasomotor menopausal symptoms during the menopausal transition at an increased risk for developing diabetes?
Is Hormone Therapy Helpful After All?
Researchers have found that estrogen therapy for menopause might not be as bad as previously thought -- especially for younger women.
Self-reported Sleep Difficulty During the Menopausal Transition
Why do some women develop sleep disorders in menopause? This study explores some of the reasons.
Hypnosis in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Hot Flashes
Is there convincing evidence that clinical hypnosis is a viable treatment for postmenopausal hot flashes? This new study investigates.
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?
Hormone replacement therapy isn't for everyone. Learn about the options from WebMD.
Nonoral HRT May Be Safer Alternative
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in other forms than pills may promote lower blood pressure, lower cardiovascular risks, and less bleeding
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in Postmenopause
WebMD provides tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during menopause and postmenopause.
Hormone Therapy May Increase Risk of Gallstones
Women and Their Doctors Must Decide If the Treatment Is Right for Them
Emotions and Menopause-Topic Overview
The transition to postmenopause is a normal part of the aging process. It is also a time of physical changes. You can expect some emotional responses to these changes,both positive and negative. Menopause does not create serious emotional issues for most women. Many women celebrate a sense of ...
Osteoporosis and Menopause
Learn more about the link between menopause and osteoporosis.
Product Labeling for Low-dose Vaginal Estrogen
What should women know before taking low-dose estrogen, and what types of warnings should be present on drug labels? This new article discusses.