Menopause

Menopause 101

Hot flashes? Mood swings? No, you're not crazy—you're just in menopause. Going through the Big Change isn’t always easy: Fluctuating hormone levels of menopause cause a host of symptoms— including some that can take you by surprise. Not only that, but the symptoms can change over time. Find out what to expect and when to get help.

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Menopause Q&As

Robin Miller, MD Integrative Medicine Triune Integrative Medicine	Q	Can massage relieve menopause symptoms?
	A	Massage can have a significant effect on menopause symptoms, says integrative medicine specialist Robin Miller, MD, but it'll take more than a shoulder squeeze to cool those hot flashes. Learn what kind of rubdown will relieve menopause symptoms . . . Read More

Q	How can I reverse weight gain after menopause?	Q	What is perimenopause?
Q	What is menopause transition?	Q	How can I deal with hot flashes during menopause?
Q	How can herbal remedies reduce symptoms of menopause?	Q	How can I relieve vaginal dryness caused by menopause?
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Q	How can menopause affect my sex life?	Q	How can I avoid mood swings during perimenopause?