Experts explain why women who have sex more than once a month go into menopause later. The study, which was published in the Royal Society Open Science journal, discovered that women who said they had sex weekly were 28% less likely to have gone through menopause than women who had sex less than once a […]
Perimenopause, often referred to as the “menopausal transition,” is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, signaling the body’s natural progression towards menopause. Menopause, the defining moment when menstruation ceases for 12 consecutive months, marks the culmination of this transition. While the average onset of perimenopause occurs in one’s mid-40s and spans approximately four years, […]
Premature menopause can happen between the ages of 40 to 45. Waking up at night drenched in sweat, struggling to concentrate, and experiencing irregular periods – these are the hallmark symptoms that many associate with menopause, marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring around age 52. However, when these symptoms arise prematurely, […]
Menopause is a significant and natural biological process that marks the end of menstruation in individuals who experience it. This transformative phase in a woman’s life is driven by hormonal changes, primarily a decrease in estrogen and progesterone production. While menopause is an inevitable part of the aging process for those who menstruate, it brings […]
Here’s how the brain changes with menopause and how you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s. The human body is an intricate network of interdependent systems, and hormones serve as its messengers, orchestrating a symphony of functions that span growth, mood regulation, and reproduction. Among these hormones, estrogen and progesterone have emerged as key protectors […]
Here’s what to know about pregnancy during menopause—and how it may be possible with fertility treatment to become pregnant after menopause. The topic of pregnancy after menopause has long intrigued and sometimes confounded individuals. We often hear anecdotes of people defying age-related expectations and conceiving in their 40s, 50s, or beyond. While these stories are […]
As your body makes less estrogen, you may notice changes to your bones, heart, and mental health. Hot flashes, weight gain, and irregular menstrual bleeding – these are some of the commonly discussed symptoms of menopause. However, the journey through menopause entails much more than these well-known changes. As you approach the end of your […]
These stages can classify endometriosis. But they don’t always tell a complete story about your symptoms and quality of life. Endometriosis is a medical condition characterized by the presence of cells resembling the endometrium, the tissue lining the interior of the uterus, growing outside of their normal location within the uterus. These aberrant cells, referred […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average duration of menstruation is typically four to five days, occurring once every month. However, it is possible for some individuals to experience two menstrual periods within the span of a single month. It is important to recognize that your menstrual cycle can serve as […]