Progesterone is a hormone made by a woman's ovaries, adrenal gland, and, during pregnancy, the placenta. It is the most important of a...

Common "wisdom" is that we should take it easier as we get older. Science tells us the exact opposite. Menopausal women can use exercise,...

Menopause can be a time of change and self-discovery. We now can reflect on our lives and make changes to become our best selves. It is a...

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life that marks the end of her menstrual cycle. It can be a time of many changes, including...

Lichen sclerosus is a serious, chronic disorder. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition that causes white, itchy, and sometimes...

Last week we talked about the prevalence among menopausal women and some of the causes. This week we will discuss prevention and...

As women get older, many experience involuntary loss of urine (incontinence), but urinary incontinence is not a normal part of aging and...

Menopausal women need to eat carbohydrates. No matter which TikTok influencer tells you otherwise, carbohydrates, the primary fuel source...

When Should I Talk to my Doctor about Menopause? The best time to talk with your doctor about menopause is early and often. Women should...

Most women associate hot flashes with menopause, but many are not aware that menopausal changes in skin, hair, and nails are not...

Everyone keeps saying that menopausal women need to do things differently than when we were younger. We hear "Eat more protein, lift...

Peri-menopause is the time leading up to your last period. It usually starts for women in their mid-40s and lasts, on average, four...

The Roles of Estrogen in the Female Reproductive System Estrogens are a group of hormones that play an important role in the formation of...

During our reproductive years, there’s a predictable ebb and flow to our hormones. Once women are fully into menopause our hormones are...

Nutrition is always important. But during menopause, your body is particularly reliant on vitamins and nutrients to keep you healthy and...

Studies suggest that half of women age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis, a condition in which bone density is...

Reducing stress is a key component to feeling and performing your best through menopause. Anxiety is a common symptom of menopause....

The weight-loss plateau is basic biology. When your body registers something threatening its survival, it automatically triggers a series...

In the first two parts (here and here) of our series entitled Let's Talk About Sex & Menopause, we discussed a woman's anatomy, the...

In the first part of our series entitled Let's Talk About Sex & Menopause, we discussed a woman's anatomy, the sexual response cycle,...