For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.
Since the early 2000s, the FDA required a "black box" warning on products that use estrogen, progesterone, or both to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
Shilpa Gajarawala struggled with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems and brain fog. But given her history of breast cancer, treating these menopausal symptoms with hormone therapy wasn't an option.
Menopause is having a moment right now, and I hope it becomes a movement. I'm a 50-year-old perimenopausal woman and none of my doctors prepared me for this important milestone. When my children were
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A new study from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, published in journal Menopause, finds self-pleasure is a valuable care strategy for managing menopause symptoms, especially mood and sleep changes.
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The FDA’s removal of black box warnings reflects evolving science on menopausal hormone therapy, which is safe for many women but not all. Here's who could benefit.
Many women struggle at work due to menopause symptoms. The FDA's decision to remove warnings on menopause hormone treatments could help them get the relief they deserve.