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3 Ways Your Hormones Affect Your Gut, and What That Means for Your Period

3 Ways Your Hormones Affect Your Gut, and What That Means for Your Period

Experts are just starting to understand this powerful connection—and what it really means for your digestive system.

Having Regular Sex Can Delay Menopause, According to a New Study

Having Regular Sex Can Delay Menopause, According to a New Study

Women who have sex more than once a month go into menopause later. We asked ob-gyns to explain why this might be.

Bleeding After Menopause Isn’t Normal, and You Should Get It Checked Out Immediately

Bleeding After Menopause Isn’t Normal, and You Should Get It Checked Out Immediately

This isn't an appointment you should keep putting off.

Here’s Exactly What To Do To Avoid Menopause Weight Gain

How To Avoid Menopause Weight Gain, According to Experts

FYI: Your pre-menopause routine might not cut it.

Yes, You Can Actually Get Pregnant After Menopause. Here’s How

Can You Get Pregnant After Menopause? The Answer May Surprise You

We asked experts for the facts.

5 Ob-Gyns Share What Helped Their Menopause Symptoms

5 Ob-Gyns Share What Helped Their Menopause Symptoms

No one knows the signs, symptoms, and general stress of this life change better than ob-gyns. See how they keep their own symptoms under control.

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3 Surprising Benefits of Going Through Menopause

3 Surprising Benefits of Going Through Menopause

You read that right! “The change” doesn’t have to be miserable. Here’s how to protect your health and thrive during and after menopause.

8 Diet Changes Women Must Make After 40

8 Diet Changes Women Must Make After 40

Your diet is always important, but it is even more important during menopause. These eight tips will help you stay healthy and slim during menopause.

12 Mistakes Women Make in Middle Age

12 Mistakes Women Make in Middle Age

8 Reasons Sex Is Better After 50

8 Reasons Sex Is Better After 50

This Menopause Symptom Might Also Increase Your Heart Attack Risk

Hot Flashes Are a Common Sign of Menopause—and They May Also Increase Heart Attack Risk

How to Have Great Sex After Menopause

How to Have Great Sex After Menopause

When Does Menopause Start—And How Long Does it Last?

FYI: It's different for everyone.

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Woman Suing Her Former Employer for Allegedly Firing Her Over Period Leaks

Woman Suing Her Former Employer for Allegedly Firing Her Over Period Leaks

Angelina Jolie on Crying in the Shower, Baby Maddox, Menopause and More in Candid Interview

Angelina Jolie on Crying in the Shower, Baby Maddox, Menopause and More in Candid Interview

My Breast Cancer Treatment Put Me in Early Menopause at 32

My Breast Cancer Treatment Put Me in Early Menopause at 32

5 Things You Need to Know About Menopause

5 Things You Need to Know About Menopause

Women Have Better Memories Than Men—at Least Until Menopause

Women Have Better Memories Than Men—at Least Until Menopause

Got Hot Flashes? Acupuncture May Offer Major Relief, Study Finds

Got Hot Flashes? Acupuncture May Offer Relief, Study Finds

5 Perimenopause Symptoms Every Woman Should Know

5 Perimenopause Symptoms Every Woman Should Know

What Menopause Has To Do With Heart Disease

What Menopause Has To Do With Heart Disease

Natural Remedies for Menopause Actually Work: Study

Natural Remedies for Menopause Actually Work: Study

5 Reasons Why Some Women Go Through Early Menopause

5 Reasons Why Some Women Go Through Early Menopause

Your Secret to Happiness at Every Age

Your Secret to Happiness at Every Age

Beauty Products May Trigger Early Menopause

Beauty Products May Trigger Early Menopause

A Guide to Your Hormones

A Guide to Your Hormones

4 Soothing Yoga Moves for Menopause Blues

Soothing Moves for the Menopause Blues

Will You Have Your Mother's Menopause?

Will You Have Your Mother's Menopause?

Can Supplements Ease Menopause Symptoms?

Can Supplements Ease Menopause Symptoms?

Soy No Help for Bone Loss, Hot Flashes

Soy No Help for Bone Loss, Hot Flashes

Relief for Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms

Relief for Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms

The 20 Best Moments in Women's Health

The 20 Best Moments in Women's Health

Hot Flashes? Losing Weight May Help

Hot Flashes? Losing Weight May Help

9 Ways to Stay Cool During a Hot Flash

Stay Cool During a Hot Flash