In a society finally talking about meno, it seems we’re somehow still missing the basics. So we mined  Dr Mary Claire Haver’s ...

Medically reviewed by Chioma Ndubisi, MD Key Takeaways Hot flashes and night sweats are common symptoms of menopause.

Most women understand that they’ll experience menopause in their early 50s. While symptoms differ for everyone, irregular periods or hot flashes are two common ones that could likely occur at some ...

Those unexplained mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere. The night sweats that have you changing pajamas at 3 AM. The sudden forgetfulness making you question your sanity. If you’re ...

A person doesn't just jump from reproductive years to menopause. There's an in-between phase known as perimenopause that can last about a decade. "The term perimenopause translates to around menopause ...

Menopause is one of the most common medical conditions in the world, and one of the least understood. Hot flashes, sleepless nights and mood swings can all be signs of this major hormonal shift. But ...

More than half the population will experience it, yet menopause remains one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed topics — sometimes even in the doctor’s office. In fact, surveys reveal that ...

The itching, oh, the itching. If you just thought your skin was dry and itchy because of the winter air, you could be right. Your dry itchy skin and the constant urge to scratch could also be another ...

Societal conditioning often diminishes women's worth as they age, clashing with the biological realities of perimenopause and ...

Though amenorrhea and menopause both involve absent periods, amenorrhea has several other causes that aren’t menopause-related. Understanding their differences is crucial for proper treatment.