Symptoms & Treatments

Fennel Eases Symptoms of Menopause

Fennel Eases Symptoms of Menopause

Holly Lucille | March 22, 2018

Fennel supplements ease bothersome menopausal symptoms, finds a new study. Fennel is rich in phytoestrogens, which mimic human estrogen.

The Hot Flash/Diabetes Connection

The Hot Flash/Diabetes Connection

JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD | March 8, 2018

For menopausal women, severe hot flashes and especially night sweats signal an increased risk for diabetes. Likely culprit? Sleep.

Teas for Menopause: Give Hot Flashes and Other Symptoms the Sip

Teas for Menopause: Give Hot Flashes and Other Symptoms the Sip

Holly Lucille | December 4, 2017

Certain teas can relieve menopause symptoms ranging from hot flashes to brain fog to low libido, according to naturopathic doctor Holly Lucille.

Overweight? You Might Have Worse Hot Flashes

Overweight? You Might Have Worse Hot Flashes

November 29, 2017

Menopause researchers used to believe that thin women were more likely to get hot flashes than overweight or obese women. The opposite appears to be true.

Special Report: Is Hormone Therapy for Menopause Back?

Special Report: Is Hormone Therapy for Menopause Back?

JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH | November 6, 2017

A major new 18-year study finds that women who take hormone therapy for menopause aren't at risk for increased mortality. Is hormone therapy back?

Are You Afraid of Hormones?
The Natural Side of Menopause

Are You Afraid of Hormones?

Holly Lucille | October 21, 2017

Many women going through menopause are terrified of taking hormones. But Holly Lucille, ND, writes that bioidentical hormones are different.

FDA-Approved Bioidentical Hormones for Menopause

FDA-Approved Bioidentical Hormones for Menopause

Mache Seibel, MD | October 18, 2017

Bioidentical hormones are popular choices for relief of menopause systems. But beware of products from compounding pharmacies.

Special Report: A Safer Kind of Compounding Pharmacy for Bioidentical Hormones and More…

Special Report: A Safer Kind of Compounding Pharmacy for Bioidentical Hormones and More…

Jon Pritchett, PharmD | October 17, 2017

Compounding pharmacies, which supply millions of women with bioidentical hormones, have had safety issues. But there's a way to find safer ones.

Reassuring News About Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause

Reassuring News About Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause

Carolyn J. Crandall, MD, MS | September 20, 2017

Vaginal estrogen is effective at treating menopause symptoms including sexual and urinary problems. New research adds to the evidence for safety.

A New Bioidentical Hormone Drug Is On the Horizon

A New Bioidentical Hormone Drug Is On the Horizon

September 4, 2017

Women who are considering hormone therapy after menopause may soon have a new pill option that is identical to naturally…

Powerful Plants for a Smooth Menopause
The Natural Side of Menopause

Powerful Plants for a Smooth Menopause

Holly Lucille | August 7, 2017

I think there is a place in life for everything—in healing and certainly in menopause. When it comes to menopause,…

A Fountain of Youth for Your Vagina?

A Fountain of Youth for Your Vagina?

Lauren F. Streicher, MD | August 7, 2017

Better living through lasers? That's the promise of a new treatment for postmenopausal women experiencing vaginal changes that make having…

Headaches? Memory Loss? Blame Menopause!
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Headaches? Memory Loss? Blame Menopause!

Suzanne Steinbaum | August 2, 2017

Chances are, you value your brain more than just about any other part of you. It has gotten you this…

Let’s Talk About Sex…and How to Feel Sexy Again
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Let’s Talk About Sex…and How to Feel Sexy Again

Suzanne Steinbaum | May 29, 2017

Let’s talk about sex. As a cardiologist addressing women’s health, sex is a part of overall wellness. Leading a heart-healthy…

Too late for estrogen?

Too late for estrogen?

November 8, 2016

I went through menopause nine years ago at age 45. Am I past the window for estrogen therapy? You haven’t…