Menopause causes real, physical changes in the vagina, known as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Symptoms like dryness, painful sex, and urinary issues are common but treatable. First-line therapies include vaginal estrogen, DHEA, and hormone replacement,...
When improving sleep, we often think about behavioral strategies like light exposure, temperature control, and managing caffeine. However, It may require addressing hormonal imbalances. This is especially true for women during perimenopause and menopause as optimizing...
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI), launched by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1993, was one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of postmenopausal women's health. The WHI study aimed to evaluate the benefits and risks of hormone therapy (HT),...
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, typically begins in your 40s but can start earlier. During this period, your hormones experience significant fluctuations, causing a range of physical and emotional changes.Perimenopause is marked by...
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is an essential treatment option for many women, particularly as they approach menopause. Its benefits go beyond alleviating menopausal symptoms, impacting various aspects of health and wellbeing. Here, we delve into the key...