Loading...
The menopause is caused by a change in the balance of the body's sex hormones and signals the end of menstruation - the ovaries stop producing an egg every 4 weeks. The reduction in estrogen causes symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and vaginal dryness. Simple diet and lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms, and some women are treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
What can cause cramps after menopause?
Although a person's monthly periods stop after they have been through menopause, they may still sometimes experience abdominal cramping. These cramps are usually nothing serious, but can sometimes be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or cancer. Learn more here.
What happens when a woman has low testosterone?
People tend to associate testosterone with males, but everyone requires some of this sex hormone. Testosterone levels change over time, and lower levels can lead to symptoms such as fatigue and a diminished sex drive. We look at the symptoms, causes, and treatments of reduced testosterone levels in women.
Can menopause cause itching? Tips for relief
Many people experience itchiness during menopause. Estrogen plays a vital role in skin health, and changes in the levels of this hormone can lead to dry, itchy skin on the face, body, or specific areas, such as the genitals. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for itchiness during menopause here.
How does perimenopause affect periods?
Perimenopause causes many hormonal changes in the body. This affects the frequency, regularity, and symptoms of periods and monthly cycles. People usually begin to skip periods and have longer or shorter cycles. In this article, we look at what to expect during perimenopause and how to manage periods during this time.
What causes clammy skin?
Clammy skin is a widespread occurrence, particularly in people who sweat a lot. Clammy skin may occur periodically if a person is too warm, but someone with frequently clammy skin may have an underlying medical condition. In this article, learn about the causes of clammy skin, as well as the treatment options.
What are the health benefits of wild yam?
Traditional medicine practitioners use wild yam to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and muscular cramps. In this article, we examine the evidence supporting these medicinal uses as well as how to take wild yam and its safety and side effects.
Coping with menopausal hot flashes and night sweats
Most people experience hot flashes and night sweats to some extent during menopause. They are a regular part of the process. Here, we look at what causes hot flashes and how they are related to night sweats. We discuss the many home remedies, alternative therapies, lifestyle choices, and medications that may help.
How do birth control pills affect menopause?
The use of birth control pills, or hormonal contraceptives, can mask some of the symptoms of menopause. This can make it difficult for a person to know if they are going through menopause. In this article, we answer some common questions about how birth control pills can affect the symptoms of menopause.
What to know about menopause and sore breasts
Does CBD oil work for menopause symptoms?
What are the health benefits of shatavari?
Why does perimenopause cause ovary pain?
Can you treat low progesterone levels naturally?
Can estrogen levels affect weight gain?
What causes bleeding between periods?
These foods may delay your menopause
Diaphoresis: What causes excessive sweating?
What are the possible causes of vaginal dryness?
Does menopause cause rashes?
Late menopause may protect women's memory
What to know about hormonal imbalances
Is it normal to have brown spotting after menopause?
New drug could reduce hot flashes 'by 72 percent'
Anxiety: Does waist size have anything to do with it?
What causes burning in the vagina?
Can a vagina be too tight?
What are phytoestrogens? Benefits and foods
How does menopause affect sex drive?
What you need to know about menopause and pregnancy
Is it menopause or pregnancy?
Is there a link between menopause and an underactive thyroid?
Does menopause cause dizziness?
Being underweight may trigger early menopause
Menopause may trigger Alzheimer's disease
Cause and treatment for menopause bloating
Fibroids after menopause: What you need to know
Bioidentical hormones: How are they used?
Comparing premenopause and perimenopause
Genetic factors may link early menopause with diabetes
Early menopause: Eating vegetable protein tied to lower risk
Essential oils and menopause: Can they help?
Do vitamins help with menopause?
What are the vasomotor symptoms of menopause?
Ten essential menopause facts
Looking for older articles? Browse our archive, or try our search.
