Hit your 40s and suddenly find yourself seeing red over slow walkers, dishes in the sink or even your partner’s breathing? Blame it on the change. “It is not just ‘being moody,’ and it is not a personality flaw,” Dr. Michelle Sands, a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in women’s hormone health, told The Post. … Read more
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more
Menopause symptoms can be a lot to shoulder — hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain are just a few. There’s also a lesser-known side effect of menopause. Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing significant pain and difficulties moving the arm or even … Read more
Even though half the population goes through it, the symptoms of menopause are still not fully clear. Hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue often get the spotlight, but there can be several other surprising signs of menopause — including your voice changing. And while nearly half of US women feel completely uninformed about the condition, this … Read more
Without testosterone, Shannon Gonzalez insists she’d probably be divorced. In 2021, her hair was falling out — and her libido was “in the toilet.” She had recently entered medically induced menopause, which unleashed a torrent of symptoms that rocked her career, strained her marriage and shook her sense of self. “Who is this person? I … Read more
Cricket. Dry wit. Afternoon tea. To Americans, all of these things are pretty distinctly “British” — but only one got a healthy living stamp of approval from piping hot research out of Australia this month. New research has shown that a popular drink can help women have stronger bones, while another might weaken them. Angelov … Read more
Girls’ trips are growing up — and this time, they’re trading hangovers for hormone help. At Miraval Arizona, female guests are offered programming designed to help them navigate the menopause transition in the pampered setting of a luxury resort. “It’s an opportunity to tune into not only how we survive this stage, but also how … Read more
New research indicates that a long-maligned menopausal treatment is safer than previously thought, showing that it doesn’t increase breast cancer risk in women with inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is considered a first-line treatment for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. However, many … Read more
Good news, ladies. A new study suggests that a free, feel-good activity could help take the edge off menopause symptoms, including sleep struggles and mood swings. That’s no small thing: about 85% of women experience symptoms during the so-called “change of life,” yet research shows many suffer in silence without ever getting relief. While the … Read more
The latest supplement craze may sound offal at first glance. A growing number of women are turning to organ meat supplements as they navigate menopause, hoping the nutrient-packed capsules can ease symptoms and support their overall health through the hormonal roller coaster. But do they live up to the hype? The Post spoke with Amy … Read more
Stephanie Pastor and her family were trudging up a hill at Rockefeller State Park last fall when her young son let out an exasperated sigh. “I’m having a hot flash,” PJ, then six, announced, sending his parents into a fit of laughter. But as their amusement faded, Pastor, now 48, was struck with a realization: … Read more
What the pluck? As if your 40s weren’t maddening enough, your hair starts having its own midlife crisis — graying, thinning and popping up in the oddest places. Hair today — and still there tomorrow. Unwanted strands can crop up in unexpected places during menopause due to hormonal changes. Vitalina – stock.adobe.com “It is completely … Read more
Shilpa Gajarawala struggled with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems and brain fog. But given her history of breast cancer, treating these menopausal symptoms with hormone therapy wasn’t an option. “For two years, I tried to kind of power through,” said the 58-year-old physician assistant from Jacksonville, Florida. But doctors say women like Gajarawala don’t need to suffer. Here … Read more
You are getting very… chilly. One study suggests a surprising new method for treating one of the most uncomfortable signs of menopause — one that affects 85% of women. And its one that doesn’t involve any patches, pills or creams. Older women may be looking for alternative, nonhormonal treatments for hot flashes and night sweats. … Read more
The lengthy “black box” warning on menopause treatments is finally undergoing some changes. Research published in 2002 had shown that menopause hormone therapy carried a risk of cancer and other serious conditions — which had naturally scared off many patients from taking it, as well as doctors from even describing it. But new research in … Read more
It was a festive Christmas Eve dinner at the Bush family home when the evening took an unexpected turn. A teenage Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister, Barbara, had mouthed off to their mother — bringing the famously composed former first lady Laura Bush to tears. “My dad was like, ‘You a—holes!’” Jenna recalled … Read more
Hot flashes bothering you? There’s a new pill for that. Starting as early as next month, there will be another option for the 85% of women dealing with the uncomfortable and unpredictable temperature changes that come with menopause. The first and only treatment was recently approved by the FDA — and it’s hormone-free. A new … Read more
As coaching psychologist James Davis neared the big 5-0, he found himself burning out faster than candles on a birthday cake. “It was actually my wife, Claire, that noticed I was becoming more withdrawn, that I was struggling more than normal to focus, that I was lacking get-up-and-go,” Davis, who lives in the UK, told … Read more
Being 14 is hard enough, let alone in the middle of a public health crisis. So when Liliana “Lili” Castaneda began experiencing strange symptoms in the spring of 2020, her local doctor chalked it up to “pandemic stress.” But things only got worse — and it wasn’t all in her head. Liliana “Lili” Castaneda began … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Struggling with stubborn belly bloat, recurrent UTIs or frustrating mood swings that always seem to hit during that time of the month? Thousands of women seem to believe they’ve found … Read more