Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Menopause — when a woman has gone 12 months without a period — typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms include anxiety, mood changes, hot flashes, sleep problems, weight gain, and slowed metabolism. Another major tell? … Read more
Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Despite these staggering numbers, many women report feeling unprepared for and under-resourced about this life-changing transition. According to new research, three in five women (60%) say they are entirely self-taught about menopause. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified … Read more
More than a third of employed women worry that their age will negatively affect their job (38%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans found that fear of ageism in the workplace is real, as baby boomers expressed the most concern (43%). Those who are worried about their age affecting their job … Read more
Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say. Females in this age group face new health challenges and can sometimes get lost in the shuffle of the traditional health care system, according to Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician and menopause practitioner at Concierge Medicine of Westlake in … Read more
Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more likely to die young from cancer — and twice as likely to die young of heart disease or something else, a new study from Finland has found. However, the researchers say that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than six months can cut … Read more
Olivia Munn is detailing her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, which led to a double mastectomy, four surgeries in 10 months and treatments that put her into medically induced menopause. “I was not someone who obsessed over death or was afraid of it in any way,” Munn, 43, told People in its latest cover story. “But having … Read more
Menopause has long been accepted as a fact of life for women — but what if there was a way to prevent the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and other uncomfortable side effects? Researchers in New York are convinced they’ve found the answer. Scientists at the biotech company Oviva Therapeutics say they have developed … Read more
D’oh! A Pennsylvania mom claims a store-bought herbal remedy for menopause symptoms turned her skin so yellow, she wound up looking like Marge Simpson. Amber Heimbach, 39, visited her doctor last October, complaining of a number of issues, ranging from mood swings to heavy bleeding. The Harrisburg resident was offered prescription medication, but opted to … Read more
Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more
It’s not just women and it’s not just that time of the month. Andropause — commonly called “male menopause” — is described as “aging-related hormone changes in men,” according to the Mayo Clinic. The healthcare organization claims that “testosterone levels decline on average about 1% a year after age 40.” As they continue to age, those … Read more
Every single day in the U.S., an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year, according to the Mayo Clinic. Yet for many women, the symptoms of menopause — which marks the stage of life when reproductive hormones naturally decline and menstrual periods stop — go unrecognized. There are … Read more
It’s less than 24 hours before Shania Twain rocks the big city at the big daddy of arenas — Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden — and the diamond-selling diva still has no idea what she’s going to wear at her sold-out concert. That’s right — the ’90s style icon is flipping the fashion script on each … Read more
The first-ever at-home menopause test has hit the market. The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause. The indicator is the first of its kind to combine a woman’s urinary follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) measurements with her age and menstrual cycle history to decipher her menopause … Read more
An Australian woman is sharing how she learned to love herself again after her experience going through menopause left her considering suicide. Billie Steele, 51, had gained some weight during her second pregnancy when she was 35 years old, putting on 70 pounds in nine months and leaving her weighing in at 191 pounds. She … Read more
A personal trainer who said she often let her own health slide has revealed how she got into the “best shape of my life” in her 50s. British woman Cecilia Harris has been a personal trainer for almost two decades, helping some of the UK’s biggest stars with their fitness journeys. But the 52-year-old has … Read more
There may be relief for women who suffer through hot flashes, night sweats, chills and other symptoms of menopause. The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug called Veozah (generic name: fezolinetant), which is a one-of-a-kind treatment for menopause symptoms. As a non-hormonal drug, it’s a boon for women who cannot use hormone-replacement therapy … Read more
My husband, Phill, noticed that my tummy looked a funny shape (Picture: Jan McCluskey) I noticed weight creeping on around my stomach when I was in my early 40s. Normally a size 14, my clothes started becoming tighter around my middle. I wasn’t eating any differently, but my stomach was growing. ‘I must be going … Read more
Photo: Stramp (Shutterstock) Generally speaking, menopause, which is defined as going a full 12 months without a period, can happen anytime ranging between the late 30s to late 50s, with the average age being 52. In the time period leading up to menopause, which is known as perimenopause, the body can go through a number … Read more
A remarkable 20 years after freezing her ovary, an Israeli woman defrosted part of it, reversed her menopause, got pregnant without IVF, and has now given birth to a healthy baby girl. She has named her new daughter Eshkar, a word from the Bible that means gift. The 46-year-old woman, who asked to be identified … Read more
A shorter-than-average menstrual cycle — 25 days or fewer between periods — might predict early onset of menopause and more menopausal symptoms, including more severe issues, according to research published in the journal Menopause. Researchers found that, as women approached menopause in midlife, those with short cycles were more likely to have sleep problems, heart … Read more