This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Hormonal changes during perimenopause — particularly ...

Struggling with hot flashes, weight gain, and bone health during menopause? The right combination of protein, phytoestrogens, and omega-3s could reduce symptoms by up to 45%—but timing and portions ...

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you know the misery - the frequency, urgency and pain of urination. And if you’ve had recurrences, you’ve probably tried nearly everything to prevent them ...

Chronically high levels of insulin and inflammation are key features of obesity and metabolic syndrome, which mediate cancer ...

I’m a 70-year-old woman who has suffered with vaginal dryness ever since I went through menopause. My doctor has prescribed a hormone cream, estradiol 0.01%, to help with the symptoms. The side ...

In my opinion, the risks of estrogen cream like the estradiol you have been prescribed are low. I agree with removing the ...

Last week’s column was about diet and male and female infertility, based on “Your Body in Balance” by respected ...

Explore how modifying the microbiota may help rebalance the microbiome and improve menopause-related outcomes.

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“Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in ...

Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in women’s health, affecting everything from mood and fertility to energy levels and ...

Neal Barnard, M.D. is founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and a respected medical researcher. He has published several books, the latest “Your Body in Balance, The ...