As I’ve mentioned before, the onset of menopause causes a woman’s body to change. We think of the ending of our period, but changes in hormonal balance can cause havoc as well. Two new studies have recently been published that focus on women who go through early menopause and potential health issues that may arise for them.
In a study published in the June 11 issue of Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that early...
Have you heard of gout? I had, but had no idea what it was or who is more likely to get it. However, it turns out that women’s risk of... Read more »
Over the weekend, I had an opportunity to visit with my friend, Leslie, and her husband. Her husband noted that Leslie, who is in her late... Read more »
Are you in your early to mid-40s and currently going through (or have already gone through) menopause? If so, you may face an increased... Read more »
I’ve noticed that as I’ve reached middle age, my body has changed. Bruises and gashes don’t heal quite as quickly. My body is not as... Read more »
Americans tend to embrace medical procedures and drugs. But ABIM Foundation suggests that some of these tests – such as having a bone... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when hormone production levels drop to a point where she stops getting her period (menstruating). Some... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopausePreventionMenopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopauseSymptomsIn some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it slowly stops over time. During this time,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopauseTreatmentTreatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and... Read more »
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