Perimenopause; Postmenopause
Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood issues, or vaginal dryness.
Discuss the decision to take hormones thoroughly with your doctor, weighing your risks against any possible benefits. Learn about the many options currently available to you that do not involve taking hormones. Every woman is different. Your doctor should be aware of your entire medical history before...
Read moreThere have been many questions on the HealthCentral menopause site lately about the definition of when a woman reaches menopause as well as... Read more »
If you notice you are bleeding either during or after intercourse, it is time to make an appointment to see your gynecologist. There are... Read more »
Over and over, we increasingly witness documentation of the lifelong benefits of physical exercise. Experts have even discovered and... Read more »
Zoledronic acid, a once-yearly infusion, has been approved by Health Canada for treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Known as Reclast... Read more »
A recent study that points to a possible link between the use of antidepressants and a higher risk of stroke and death in postmenopausal... Read more »
Even if it doesn't help them lose weight, exercise can improve postmenopausal women's quality of life, a U.S. study shows. Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent dysfunctional uterine bleeding. See a doctor promptly if you continue to have irregular periods.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
This article discusses vaginal bleeding that occurs between a woman's monthly menstrual periods. Such bleeding may be called "intermenstrual... Read more »
The issue of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for postmenopausal women is a controversial one, raising a number of moral and ethical concerns.... Read more »
A new study published The Archives of Internal Medicine has found that antidepressants pose a slight but statistically significant increased risk of... Read more »