When she started speaking out about “the change,” Naomi Watts was worried about branding herself as a “menopausal lady” in Hollywood. “Agism is alive and well. I was nervous about it, but I thought: If I can help a few, that would be meaningful. And it turns out it wasn’t career suicide,” she said at … Read more
The Change is causing big changes in marriages. While the divorce rate overall has been steadily declining over the past few decades, divorce among adults aged 50 and older is rising. As women go through menopause, some feel as though getting help for their symptoms, helping their partner understand menopause and talking with friends about … Read more
Here’s the tea on how sex can help control the need to pee. Bladder leakage affects some 25 million Americans — and it can be a major source of embarrassment to those who deal with it. For women in particular, it can be a lot more common after menopause due to pelvic floor issues. But … Read more
Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it. That’s because the treatment, subject of a recent expert panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration, has long been shrouded in uncertainty. It was once used routinely. But in 2002, … Read more
Build up the box, ladies. As we age — and particularly before, during and after menopause — estrogen production is compromised and our below-the-belt bits take a hit. “The vaginal wall collapses, it’s so real. Nobody’s talking about it. I think because it’s embarrassing,” Leslie Kenny, founder of Oxford Health Span and co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, told … Read more
Mood swings. Hot flashes. Night sweats. They’re symptoms most women expect in middle age, not when you’re barely old enough to rent a car. But Alexis Klimpl was just 25 when the brutal reality of premature menopause struck. A year ago, though, she faced an even tougher battle — and was unsure if she’d live … Read more
It’s time to get hip to this bone density and body composition test. Osteoporosis may seem like an old person’s problem — the “silent” condition gradually reduces bone mass and density, making your inner scaffolding weaker, thinner and more prone to fractures. The disease is actually becoming increasingly common among younger people due to poor … Read more
STIs are on the rise — but it’s not just frat bros and free-lovers feeling the burn. While younger people still account for the majority of cases, studies show that some of the steepest spikes are happening in people 55 and up. Experts have offered several explanations for the surge, but research suggests there’s a … Read more
That’s wild! 2025 has seen Max pivot back to HBO Max and Gen Z rebrand extended leave as “micro-retirements.” Now, the hormonal rollercoaster known as menopause is getting a flashy revamp, too. Move over, vajayjay — “cougar puberty” is clawing its way into the suburban dictionary. Just don’t try to say it 10 times fast. … Read more
An uncomfortable life stage every woman has to go through is getting a fun rebrand. In recent years, menopause has been given a bigger spotlight, with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Halle Berry, Drew Barrymore and Salma Hayek all opening up publicly about their experiences with “The Change.” But there’s a lesser-known and lesser-discussed … Read more
Menopause may end a woman’s monthly cycle, but it can also trigger a slew of unpleasant health risks, from sleep disorders and depression to metabolic syndrome, inflammation and heart disease. “In the late 40s, around the time of the menopause transition, women undergo many significant changes in their cardiovascular health,” Samar R. El Khoudary, professor of … Read more
The internet is buzzing about the benefits of the so-called “cortisol mocktail,” with fans claiming the viral tonic can reduce the stress hormone and bring the body into balance. And folks, we can use it — 73% of Americans say that stress has an impact on their quality of life, and nearly half of us admit to … Read more
Incorporating fruit every day is an important part of a balanced diet. But researchers believe that mangoes can particularly benefit heart health. A new study published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association found that mango consumption has a “significant” impact on cardio-metabolic responses and conditions in post-menopausal women. Post-menopause – the period when women do … Read more
You know you’re supposed to be checking the twins every month. Now it’s time to meet their sister. “As a cancer doctor, I want women doing monthly self-breast exams — but I want them doing self-vulva exams too,” Dr. Clare Bertucio, a radiation oncologist and CEO of vulva care brand Medicine Mama, told The Post. … Read more
Most women can’t wait to give Aunt Flo the boot. After all, she’s moody, messy and shows up uninvited every month. But new research suggests that having more years between your first period and your last comes with some serious health perks later in life. And it has nothing to do with what’s happening below … Read more
A drug intended to treat menopause symptoms could double as breast cancer prevention. New research from Northwestern University in Illinois found that Duavee, a Pfizer-made drug, “significantly reduced” breast tissue cell growth, which is a major indicator of cancer progression. A phase 2 clinical trial included 141 post-menopausal women who had been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma … Read more
Talk about a booby trap. Experts are sounding the alarm about a popular pastime that could significantly increase the risk of developing breast cancer. The warning comes as more and more women are indulging in this everyday vice, which poses an even greater threat to those who are postmenopausal. Breast cancer is the most common … Read more
Once a week, Elissa Stein, a spunky 60-year-old partial to hot-pink reading glasses, finds herself in a studio in NYC’s Flatiron, pushing and pulling against machines purporting to pressure her bones and reverse the osteoporosis diagnosis she received shortly after her birthday. “It was terrifying, because I do all the things you’re supposed to do: … Read more
Prescribed pleasure? Experts say doctor-designed medical vibrators can do more than make you climax — they can also help manage and alleviate major gynecological and urological issues. That’s why this brand’s luxury sex toys are considered a medical expense — and can be paid for with your flexible spending account (FSA) or health care spending account … Read more
A woman who went through menopause at aged 15 says it left her with the “skeleton of a 75-year-old” and she would break bones while doing simple tasks. Frankie Parker, 30, was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) in April 2010 after not getting her period. She suffered from frequent hot flashes, mood swings, a … Read more