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So much has already been written on the perils of menopause that it is widely regarded as something to dread, even though most women report feeling happier after menopause. Unfortunately,...

Supporting your spouse through menopause is a critical component of a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, awareness about menopause is low—even among the women going through it. Studies have shown that more...

Everyone who goes through something life-changing needs and deserves their family’s support—and menopause is nothing short of life-changing. Having family support is correlated with a reduction in menopausal symptoms, so...

Hysterectomies are a standard procedure, often recommended when cancer is present in the reproductive organs, to correct prolapse, endometriosis, or chronic pelvic pain. Depending on the type of hysterectomy you...

As author Ursula K. Le Guin said in The Space Crone, “A serious mention of menopause is usually met with uneasy silence; a sneering reference to it is usually met...

Your skincare routine during menopause may need to look different from your pre-menopausal routine. Menopause can lead to dry skin, and the natural process of aging will lead to wrinkles....

If you were surprised by the reality of menopausal symptoms, you’re not alone. In one study, half of the women (some menopausal!) had a lack of understanding about the typical...

In general, menopause gets a bad wrap. Many parts of our culture treat menopause like an expiration date for the time when women have carefree fun. In truth, a lot...

As strange as it may sound, some menopausal symptoms are not universal. When menopause was first identified in the 1700s, the symptoms associated with it were quite unlike the symptoms...

HAPPY WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY! If you haven’t heard the clip from Fleabag, where Kristin Scott Thomas talks about what a joy it is to reach menopause, you might consider watching...

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep During Menopause Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for your mental (and physical) health—just ask anyone who has dealt with long-term insomnia....

Gaining weight during menopause is such a common experience that it’s nearly universal. Even women who use hormone replacement therapy typically only delay their weight gain rather than escape it....