Menopause
Change is good.
6 Ways to Deal With Night Sweats During Menopause
Even small changes to your routine can help if you’re waking up drenched.
By Kelly ConaboyMedically reviewed by Alexis P. Melnick, MD
8 Things No One Tells You About Sex After Menopause
There’s no need to go into it without preparation.
By Zahra Thompson
How to Cope If Your Anxiety Is Making Menopause Feel So Much Worse
There are lots of ways to feel better during this Big Life Change.
By Eden Arielle GordonMedically reviewed by Jessica Stern, PhD
Some Cancer Treatments Can Cause Early Menopause. Here’s What to Know
Whether it's temporary or lifelong, there are ways to find relief from your symptoms.
By Katie CameroMedically reviewed by Coral Olazagasti, MD
5 Common Causes of a Dry Vagina (and What to Do About It)
The good news? All of these culprits are treatable.
By Ashley Abramson
Hot Flashes During the Summer Are a Special Kind of Hell—Here’s How to Manage Them
You have options beyond parking directly in front of the AC all day.
By Katie Camero
A Guide to Taking Hormones During Menopause
It's now generally considered safe, but there are some risks to be aware of.
By Amy NortonReviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Why 30 Isn’t Too Young to Start Thinking About—And Preparing for—Menopause
Building up your bone health, picking up some weights, and doing Kegels can help you now and later on too.
By Carolyn L. ToddMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Halle Berry Said a Doctor Mistook Her Perimenopause for the ‘Worst Case of Herpes’ He’d Seen
It took a negative STI test for her symptoms to be taken seriously.
By Jenna Ryu
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Halle Berry Got Real About Sex During Menopause
The actor said things changed in the bedroom—and not in the fun, spicy way.
By Jenna Ryu
What to Know About Drinking During Menopause
Bad news: Alcohol, especially specific types, may trigger gnarly hot flashes.
By Kelly ConaboyMedically reviewed by Alexis P. Melnick, MD
Yes, Certain Foods Can Trigger Hot Flashes—Here Are 4 You May Want to Avoid
RIP to your favorite cocktail.
By Kelly ConaboyMedically reviewed by Alexis P. Melnick, MD
Stacy London’s ‘Scary’ Menopause Symptoms Had Her Questioning Her Mental Health
“It can feel like a deluge of things are going wrong.”
By Kayla Blanton
Oh, Fun: Perimenopause Might Be Making Your Migraine Attacks Worse
Here’s why it’s happening—and how to deal.
By Julia RiesMedically reviewed by Alina Masters-Israilov, MD
Naomi Watts Recalled Feeling ‘Alone’ When She Hit Perimenopause in Her 30s
“Somehow everyone’s signed this code of silence, yet everyone’s going there at some point.”
By Kayla Blanton
The FDA Just Approved a Drug to Treat Hot Flashes—Here’s What to Know
If you’re burning up thanks to menopause, this might help, especially if you can’t do HRT.
By Maggie O'Neill
Even Oprah Couldn’t Get Her Doctors to Take Her Menopause Symptoms Seriously
In a conversation with Drew Barrymore and Maria Shriver, she said perimenopause is “shrouded in stigma and shame.”
By Maggie O'Neill
Drew Barrymore and Gayle King Get Real About the Unexpected Signs of Perimenopause
They had a lot to say about what they wish someone had told them beforehand.
By Maggie O'Neill
9 Possible Reasons You Always Wake Up Soaked in Sweat
From anxiety to autoimmune disorders, here’s why you may wake up drenched.
By Colleen Stinchcombe and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by S. Michelle Ogunwole, MD
Why Is There a Gender Disparity in Migraine?
Experts believe hormones hold the answer.
By Kirsten NunezMedically reviewed by Lauren R. Natbony, MD
11 Possible Reasons Why It Seriously Burns When You Pee
And how to end the misery.
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, C.P.T. and Zahra ThompsonMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
11 Sneaky Reasons Your Sex Drive Has Plummeted
And what you can do if it’s really bothering you.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Jamie J. LeClaireMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD
How to Know When Bleeding During Sex Is NBD and When It’s a Problem
Read this before you freak out.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.Medically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD