Guides & articles
Clear, sourced explanations of the menopause transition — the science behind the symptoms, and what actually helps.
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General 7
What Is Perimenopause?
Your body's natural transition — what happens and why it's completely normal.
Stages of the Transition: From Perimenopause to Postmenopause
A simple guide to the stages — where you might be and what it means.
When to See a Doctor About Menopause
Symptoms that warrant a medical consultation and how to prepare for that appointment.
Premenopause: What You Can Do Before Symptoms Start
Build a strong foundation now — habits that make the transition smoother.
Thyroid Health and Menopause
Thyroid disorders are common in midlife and their symptoms overlap significantly with menopause — knowing the difference matters.
Menopause in the Workplace
Navigating symptoms at work — your rights, accommodations, and how to advocate for yourself.
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Menopause before 40 — diagnosis, treatment, and the unique considerations for younger women.
Hot Flashes & Sweating 4
Hot Flashes: Why They Happen and What You Can Do
The most common perimenopause symptom — how it works and how to manage it.
Night Sweats — Causes and Solutions
Why night sweats happen and practical strategies for cooler, more restorative sleep.
Hot Flash Triggers — What to Watch For
Identifying and managing the common triggers that bring on hot flashes and flushes.
How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?
Patterns and duration of vasomotor symptoms — and what predicts a longer course.
Sleep 4
Sleep and Perimenopause: Why You Don't Sleep Like You Used To
Why sleep changes during perimenopause and evidence-based strategies for better nights.
Sleep Hygiene for Menopause
Evidence-based sleep practices specifically adapted to the challenges of menopause-related insomnia.
Sleep Apnea in Midlife Women
Why sleep apnea increases after menopause and why it is often missed in women.
Restless Legs Syndrome and Menopause
The urge to move your legs at night is more common in midlife — here is why and what helps.
Cognitive 4
Brain Fog: It's Real, It's Not Dementia, and It's Temporary
Why you feel like you're "thinking through fog" and what science says.
Verbal Memory and Word-Finding in Menopause
Why words escape you and what the research says about memory changes in the transition.
Processing Speed and Attention in Menopause
Feeling slower, distractible, or like you cannot keep up? Here is what the science says.
Protecting Your Brain — Cognitive Reserve in Menopause
Build cognitive reserve through exercise, social engagement, and brain-healthy habits.
Mood 6
Mood Swings: Hormones, Not "Crazy"
Why emotions fluctuate and when to seek professional help.
Mental Health in Perimenopause: Beyond Mood Swings
The link between hormones and mental health — from anxiety to depression, and how to get help.
Sexual Health and Intimacy in Menopause
Changes in desire, comfort, and intimacy — and how to navigate them with your partner.
Anxiety in Perimenopause
New or worsening anxiety is one of the most common — and most overlooked — perimenopause symptoms.
PMDD and the Menopause Transition
Why premenstrual mood disorders predict a more difficult perimenopause — and how to prepare.
The Emotional Side — Grief, Identity, and Menopause
Menopause is more than physical symptoms — it is a life transition that can bring complex emotions.
Treatments 7
Hormone Therapy in 2026: What Current Evidence Shows
Updated information on hormone therapy — risks, benefits, and what has changed.
Non-Hormonal Alternatives: What Options You Have
Treatments without hormones backed by good evidence — from medications to lifestyle.
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
Vaginal dryness, urinary discomfort, and intimacy — what causes GSM and how to treat it effectively.
Complementary and Alternative Approaches
Yoga, acupuncture, herbs, and mindfulness — what works, what doesn't, and what the evidence says.
HRT Types — Estrogen, Progesterone, and Delivery Methods
A detailed comparison of HRT formulations, routes, and how to choose with your doctor.
Testosterone Therapy for Women
Does adding testosterone to HRT help with libido, energy, and well-being?.
Elinzanetant — The Next Generation of Hot Flash Treatment
A new NK3 receptor antagonist showing promise for vasomotor symptoms without hormones.
Long-term Health 8
Bone Health After Menopause
Why bones matter more now than ever and what you can do.
Cardiovascular Health After Menopause
Why cardiovascular risk increases and what you can do early.
Weight and Metabolism in Menopause
Why the scale moves even when nothing else changes — and what actually works.
Exercise During Menopause: What Science Recommends
The right mix of exercise at each stage — based on clinical evidence, not trends.
Nutrition and Supplements in Menopause
What to eat, what to supplement, and what the evidence actually supports.
Skin and Hair Changes at Menopause
Collagen loss, thinning hair, and dry skin — what is normal and what can be done.
Joint Pain and Muscle Health in Menopause
Why joints ache, muscles feel stiff, and how to stay strong and mobile.
Oral Health at Menopause
Dry mouth, gum sensitivity, and burning mouth — menopause affects more than just your bones and skin.