Magnesium, lion’s mane, creatine and collagen are marketed for perimenopause and menopause symptoms. But the evidence shows their benefits may be overstated.
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Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can diminish people’s quality of life.
Here’s what hormonal changes you might be experiencing as you approach menopause – and what blood tests can and can’t tell you.
The landmark study, which enrolled more than 160,000 participants and has informed public health guidelines for women over 50, is still making tremendous contributions to women’s health.
It can happen earlier than you think, but you probably also know someone going through it.
The number of patients prescribed hormonal therapy plummeted after 2002, due to findings experts have since questioned. With better understanding, more and more people are using these treatments.
Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here’s what to look for.
Anastrozole was already approved for use in the UK to treat breast cancer.
Tracking the many physical and emotional symptoms of menopause with a website, app or diary can help women better monitor their health.
Estrogens also have many positive effects on mental health, cognitive function, libido and protection of the brain, possibly even slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Eating soy before menopause may significantly reduce heart problems post-menopause. Researchers at the Wake Forest School…
During menopause, estrogen levels drop, leading to a number of unpleasant symptoms. The transition to menopause can significantly affect women’s quality of life, with many willing to try anything to alleviate…
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