This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. In the years leading up to your last menstrual period, you might start noticing all the classic physical symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, ...

Since 2020, Australia has had an ongoing shortage of estrogen patches, which are usually prescribed to help ease menopause ...

A head-to-toe guide to the many unexpected symptoms of the midlife transition. Credit... Supported by By Maggie Astor Illustrations by Bianca Bagnarelli You know ...

When most people think about menopause, they think about hot flashes, night sweats or maybe even mood swings. But what I’ve ...

As your 40th birthday approaches, you may feel apprehensive about aging. Body changes at 40 in women are often related to perimenopause (the transition into menopause), during which hormones like ...

A woman undergoing the menopause transition will need a doctor who sees her as a whole person, writes Heather Macdonald, M.D.

Menopause brings physical and emotional changes for women, often starting in their 40s, including hot flushes, mood shifts, ...

Staying ahead of the curve and being on the lookout for potential issues isn’t about expecting problems—it’s about knowing ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Changes to the labia minora in menopause can include thinning, paleness, and dryness. This happens because of declining estrogen levels. These ...