While often thought of as a transition, menopause is, in fact, a persistent state characterized by diminished levels of estrogen. This article explores the implications of estrogen deficiency, its symptoms, and the three distinct phases of menopause.
The years leading up to menopause are referred to as perimenopause, a time when the body undergoes hormonal shifts that can cause various physical and emotional changes. Recognizing and understanding these changes can empower women to navigate this transition with greater ease and resilience.
Menopause can bring unexpected challenges, but understanding symptoms like Eustachian tube dysfunction can help you take proactive steps to manage them.
Feeling like menopause turned your patience into a ticking time bomb? You’re not alone! Those sudden bursts of frustration aren’t just in your head—they’re in your hormones. Let’s break down why menopause can make you feel like a fire-breathing dragon (and how to tame the flames) with some easy, practical tips!
Among the many symptoms women may experience during perimenopause, migraines can become more frequent or severe. Understanding the connection between perimenopause and migraines is crucial for identifying effective treatment options to alleviate the discomfort and disruption they cause.
Anxiety during menopause? You’re not imagining it. Hormones, hot flashes, and life changes can stir up more than just physical symptoms—they can bring on anxiety attacks, too. But don’t worry! In this article, we’ll break down why it happens, how to spot it, and most importantly, how to calm the storm.
For many women, vaginal dryness also brings related symptoms like irritation, discomfort during sexual activity, and an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). If you're navigating these changes, know that you're not alone and that there are effective ways to manage and alleviate symptoms.
Feeling like your get-up-and-go has gotten up and left? You're not alone! During menopause, many women experience a dip in motivation, leaving them wondering why they just can't muster up the energy like they used to. It’s not you—it’s those pesky hormonal changes at work. Want to know what’s really going on and how to get your spark back? Keep reading.
A surprising and lesser-known symptom of menopause that affects many woman is hives. If you’ve been noticing sudden, itchy red welts on your skin and wondering what’s going on, it might be related to menopause.
Many women are familiar with common menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, but there are many less widely recognized symptoms that may take you by surprise. Understanding these symptoms can empower you to manage this life stage more effectively.
Ever feel like one glass of wine now hits like three? You’re not imagining it—menopause can change the way your body processes alcohol. If your favorite happy hour companion has turned into a troublemaker, read on. This article breaks down why alcohol intolerance happens during menopause and what you can do to enjoy a drink without the discomfort. Cheers to feeling good again!
You’re not alone on this journey. Whether you’re at the beginning of perimenopause, deep in the throes of symptoms, or adjusting to life post-menopause, this blog is here for you. Let’s make this transition one of discovery, empowerment, and renewed vitality.
In the UK, a testosterone cream formulated specifically for women was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in August 2025. Before this, testosterone was not licensed for women, and male-strength gels were prescribed "off-label" in lower doses, as is currently the case in the US and elsewhere.
An FDA-convened panel of medical experts heard testimony in July 2025 supporting the removal of the black box warning from low-dose vaginal estrogen therapies. Experts argued that the warning, which dates to 2003, is inaccurate and scares women away from a safe and effective treatment for menopausal symptoms.
This new perspective contrasts with the widespread alarm caused by the initial 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial findings, which suggested serious risks and led many women and doctors to avoid hormone therapy (HT). Current research clarifies that those risks were primarily associated with older participants who began therapy many years after menopause using older, higher-dose formulations.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Veozah (fezolinetant), an oral medication for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, caused by menopause. Veozah is the first neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist approved by the FDA to treat moderate to severe hot flashes from menopause. It works by binding to and blocking the activities of the NK3 receptor, which plays a role in the brain’s regulation of body temperature.
Could menopause one day be optional? Scientists are exploring radical new ways to delay or even prevent it, from ovarian tissue freezing to groundbreaking hormonal research.
Early clinical research indicates that a weekly rapamycin pill could delay menopause by slowing the aging of the ovaries. A pilot study conducted at Columbia University showed promising results, and a larger trial is now underway. While the findings are encouraging, this treatment is still experimental, and its long-term safety and efficacy need further confirmation.
Elinzanetant (Lynkuet) is a new non-hormonal therapy under FDA review that could finally provide relief from hot flashes for women who can’t or prefer not to take hormone therapy. Promising trial results offer hope for midlife symptom relief.
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