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Living and Coping
Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause
Will menopause make a woman’s voice change? How can you treat hot flashes? Get the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about menopause.
Diet and Menopause: Eating Smart
Healthy eating can help prevent or reduce some conditions that may develop with menopause. Learn the basic dietary guidelines to follow, which foods may reduce menopausal symptoms, and which foods may make symptoms worse.
Stress and Menopause: Learning How to Relax
Stress can make menopause symptoms worse, so it’s important to learn how to relax. Here are six tips for how to do just that.
Your Brain on Menopause Hormones
Hormone surges and dips throughout menopause affect your brain as well as the rest of your body. Here’s what happens and why — and how to cope.
8 Causes of Night Sweats: Is it Menopause — Or Something Else?
Night sweats are a well-known symptom of perimenopause and menopause. But infections, medications, and other things can also cause night sweats. Learn whether your night sweats mean you’re entering menopause — or something else.
Menopause and Hot Flashes: Open a Window or I’ll Scream
From anecdotal remedies to some brand-new research, it’s possible to stop a hot flash in its tracks — no hormones required. Here are six ways to cope with this menopausal symptom, hormone-free.
Related Guide: Midlife Crisis? No, Thanks
A healthy perspective on life and aging may help you avoid a midlife crisis. Read on to find out more!
Related Web Site: The Women’s Health Initiative at a Glance
Findings from the Women’s Health Initiative study brought hormone replacement therapy under the spotlight and caused many changes. Get an at-a-glance overview of the study. This link takes you to its web site.
Thyroid and Menopause: Confusing the Symptoms
Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, mood swings, and sleep disturbances are frequently associated with menopause, but they may also be signs of hypothyroidism. Find out more.
Related Web Site: Epilepsy and Menopause: What Can You Expect?
Some women with epilepsy experience changes in the frequency of seizures as they enter menopause, some don’t. What can you expect as menopause approaches? Find out.
Related Guide: Menopause and Bone Loss: Boning Up for the Future
Reduction in estrogen after menopause may increase your risk for osteoporosis. You can fight osteoporosis with the right type of calcium, exercise, and tests. This special section covers these issues and more.
Personal Stories
Personal stories of women coping with menopause.