Menopause Medical Reference

Vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes and night sweats, can affect your sleep and your health in ways that might surprise you. Here’s what you should know.

You don’t have to “just live with” hot flashes and night sweats. Learn about treatments for vasomotor symptoms that can help you cool off and feel better.

They’re the most common symptom of menopause. Here’s what you should know about vasomotor symptoms, also known as hot flashes and night sweats.

Learn why yeast grow too much, how they can cause infections, and why it's important to treat them.

Hormonal changes can both raise and reduce your risk of infection. Here’s what you need to know.

Recurrent yeast infections may require long-term preventative medication.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is when you take hormones because the ones your body naturally produces are out of balance. Learn more about how it works and what to expect.

It can be hard to tell if you’ve gone through menopause when you’re still on birth control. Find out when you should stop contraceptives, as well as the risks and benefits of birth control around menopause.

After menopause, sex may be less comfortable. There are several reasons why. The most common is vaginal dryness.

Painful sex is something that may affect you as you go through menopause. Find out about the things that can cause this, when to see your doctor, and when a therapist might be able to help.

Feeling pain during intercourse is nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out how to talk to your doctor about treatment options.

Vaginal atrophy is when the vaginal walls become thin, dry, and inflamed due to a loss of estrogen, often after menopause. Find out how to ease your symptoms and treat the condition.

After menopause, sex may be more painful for some women. Here are a few sex positions that may help make intercourse more pleasurable at this time of life.

Premature ovarian failure is when the ovaries stop working before age 40. It’s not the same as menopause. Learn the symptoms and causes.

Menopause can change how your breasts look and feel. Find out what helps, what’s normal, and what’s not.

Is it a hot flash or something else? Learn what’s making you burn.

Sex can hurt after menopause. But with a little care, it doesn't have to. Learn what can make sex feel good again, from home remedies to getting your doctor's help.

Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a sign of a serious disorder. WebMD explains possible causes of bleeding, which should always be checked out by a doctor.

WebMD explains why women in menopause may gain weight and what to do to prevent or combat those extra pounds.

WebMD's guide to various estrogen replacement treatments, including the pros and cons of each.

Should you get hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after surgical menopause? WebMD explains the pros and cons of hormone therapy to help you make an informed decision.

Hormone therapy can ease menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. But they’re not right for everyone. Find out more from WebMD.

Could a home test tell if you are in menopause? It's unlikely. Learn more from WebMD about what this test can tell you, if anything.

Menopause occurs when a woman's ovaries run out of functioning eggs. Read more from WebMD about the cause of natural menopause.

How do you know you're in menopause? Find out more from WebMD.

The symptoms of menopause and thyroid problems can be similar. WebMD tells you how doctors distinguish between the two.

Postmenopause is a great time for most women, but they are at higher risk for certain health conditions, such as osteoporosis. Learn more from WebMD about health care in postmenopause.

WebMD takes a look at natural treatments for menopause symptoms.

Hot flashes: What are they, and what can you do about them?

WebMD gives you basic information about menopause, including symptoms and conditions associated with it.

WebMD helps answer some of the most frequently asked questions about menopause.

Are you in perimenopause? Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of the stage in a woman's life before menopause.

WebMD looks at the role of hormone replacement therapy - including its risks and benefits - in treating menopause symptoms.

Menopause and postmenopause may affect your sex drive. Find out more from WebMD.

The period before and after menopause can be an emotional roller coaster. Learn ways to deal with crankiness and depression.

WebMD looks at the role of Pap smears in menopausal women and those who have had a hysterectomy.

WebMD offers a glossary of terms associated with menopause and sexuality.

WebMD explains how menopause symptoms may be relieved with relaxation techniques.

Is male menopause real? WebMD examines some of the symptoms of declining hormone levels in men.

Learn more about the link between menopause and osteoporosis.

WebMD explains the connection between menopause and heart disease, and tells you how to protect your heart.

WebMD provides an overview of premature menopause, including its symptoms and diagnosis.

WebMD looks at the importance of mammogram screening for breast cancer during and after menopause.

WebMD explains the role of a pelvic exam in women who are menopausal and postmenopausal.

WebMD looks at the link between breast cancer and menopause.

WebMD looks at medical procedures and surgeries that may trigger premature menopause.

Learn more from WebMD about the role of good nutrition during menopause.

Having hot flashes and missing periods? You may be in menopause.

Learn about treatment of menopause-related symptoms.