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Your guide to living well with menopause

So you’ve heard that menopause sends your system haywire? Turns you into an overheated, cranky, wrinkly, old witch who doesn’t […]

Guide to living well with menopause

Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to the dramatic hormonal changes of menopause.
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Skin changes of menopause

Introduction to menopause Anatomy of the skin How does menopause affect the skin? Effects of skin changes on menopausal women […]
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Sleep disturbances in menopause

Introduction to menopausal sleep disturbances Physiology of sleep Why are sleep disturbances more common in menopause? Hormonal changes Vasomotor symptoms […]
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Husband’s Guide to Great Sex After Menopause

Menopause is a time when women experience considerable hormonal changes which result in symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and sexual problems. While these symptoms are natural, they can cause significant distress for menopausal women and their partners, and can disrupt...
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Tips for a Great Sex Life after Menopause

Menopause can affect a woman's sex life, but there are some strategies that can help women overcome negative factors influencing their sexual function. Keeping a healthy body and mind and engaging in regular, varied sexual activity are some important aspects of maintaining...

Hey, hot stuff! Handling hot flushes in menopause

Many women have a rough time coping with menopause. The changes that stop a woman’s monthly menstrual bleeding also cause […]
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Mood swings in menopause

Introduction to menopause What causes mood swings during menopause? Types of mood swings during menopause Depressed mood vs. clinical depression […]
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Sex After Menopause

Introduction Why do sexual feelings change after menopause? Hormonal changes Physiology of the vagina Vaginal lubrication Vaginal blood flow Acidity […]
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Hot flushes in menopause (hot flashes; night sweats)

Introduction to menopause What are hot flushes? What do hot flushes feel like? Prevalence of hot flushes in the menopausal […]