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Menopause Stages

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Does Having Hot Flashes Mean I’ve Started Menopause?

They can actually start in perimenopause, which can begin up to a decade earlier

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What To Expect in Each Stage of Menopause

A natural part of aging, there are typically three stages of menopause

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What to Do When Menopause Comes Early

The who, what and why of primary ovarian insufficiency

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How To Tell You’re Near the End of Perimenopause

The main sign that your hormones are in flux is changes in your menstrual cycles

Diet and Nutrition

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Menopause Diet: What To Eat To Help Manage Symptoms

A balanced diet of veggies, calcium and soy may help

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6 Tips for Eating Well During Menopause and Beyond

Fight back + avoid weight gain

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What Is Chasteberry, and What Can It Do?

It may help with hormonal issues, like PMS, irregular periods and breast pain

Symptom Management

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Supplements for Menopause Symptoms: Are They Safe?

Stay away from over-the-counter aids unless your doctor specifically recommends them

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6 Ways To Find Relief From Your Menopause Symptoms

Lifestyle changes like diet modification and stress management can go a long way

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Menopause Weight Gain Is Normal — Here’s How To Combat It

Losing menopause weight may take more effort, but it’s doable

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Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Cancer?

If menopause symptoms disrupt your life, HRT can help, with minimal cancer risk

Hot Flashes

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8 Myths and Truths About Menopausal Hot Flashes

Don’t believe everything you’ve heard!

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What Do Hot Flashes Feel Like?

Heat starts in your chest and moves up to your neck and face … and then, the sweating begins

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How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes and What Causes Them?

Learn what may trigger the sudden onset of heat and sweat

Whole-Body Health

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How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause

Protecting your bones is one of the keys to healthy aging

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Here’s How Menopause Affects Your Skin and Hair

Tips on how to cope with dry skin and hair

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What Will Help You With Constipation After Menopause?

The Short Answer from a gastroenterologist

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Does Menopause Cause Breast Pain?

Hormone changes may lead to sore breasts, but lifestyle changes can help

Mental Health

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Can Menopause Cause Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks?

What to expect and how to handle it

Woman with anxiety and going through menopause.
Hot Flashes, Anxiety and Menopause: What’s the Connection?

If you’re feeling flushed and nervous, menopause could be the link


Want an Even Deeper Dive Into Menopause?


Visit our Health Library to explore more content about early menopause, perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.

Sexual Health

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How Sex Changes After Menopause

A decline in estrogen can cause intercourse issues, but treatments can help

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A Guide to Birth Control in Your 40s and 50s

Some birth control can hide perimenopausal symptoms

Resources