During menopause, many women experience a range of gastrointestinal (GI) issues, including bloating, gas, acid reflux, constipation, and...

Menopause is a stressful time in a woman's life. Changes in sex hormones can evoke a myriad of troublesome, life-altering symptoms like...

Menopause marks the end of ovulation, which is the stage of the menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary. Every egg...

Last week, we looked at some of the problems that the genitourinary syndrom of menopause (GSM) can cause when you ride a bicycle (or...

Last week, we talked about the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a chronic, progressive condition of the vulva, vagina, and...

Pay attention ladies. Every one of you will experience the so-called genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) if you live long enough....

As many as 77% of women report changes in their voice, typically described as deepening, raspiness, and/or fatigue, associated with...

Many of my menopausal patients list weight gain as one of their most bothersome symptoms. And with good cause. Not only does increased...

Testosterone is a hormone found in men and women of all ages. Women typically have levels of testosterone between 1/10 and 1/20 of that...

Hot flashes and night sweats (also referred to as vasomotor symptoms (VMS)) affect as many as 80% of menopausal women and often begin...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, accounting for more than 20% of all deaths. The most common forms of...

Menopause is defined as after menstrual periods have stopped for 12 months. Perimenopause is the phase before the final menstrual period...

As a gynecologist, I often hear from my menopausal patients that they are not getting enough reliable information about menopause. As a...

The clitoris is an organ central to female sexual pleasure; however, little was known about it until recently. Even now, much more...

There is no good medical reason for regular blood (or urine or saliva) testing for sex hormone levels during perimenopause or menopause....

Let's talk about nutrition and hydration for active menopausal women. Athletic women of all ages chronically undereat. (I'm describing...

Progesterone is a hormone made by a woman's ovaries, adrenal gland, and, during pregnancy, the placenta. It is the most important of a...

Common "wisdom" is that we should take it easier as we get older. Science tells us the exact opposite. Menopausal women can use exercise,...

Menopause can be a time of change and self-discovery. We now can reflect on our lives and make changes to become our best selves. It is a...

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life that marks the end of her menstrual cycle. It can be a time of many changes, including...