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The Causes of Early Menopause Menopause is traditionally associated with women in their late 40’s and 50’s; grandmotherly types with graying hair and wrinkling skin. But did you know that menopause can strike women who are in their early 20’s as well? There is a condition known as ‘early menopause’ and th ... read more>>   The Link between Menopause and Insomnia Insomnia is a common symptom of menopause. However, insomnia often shows up years in advance of menopause, while still in the perimenopause phase so the association is not always evident. The fact is, the most common cause of insomnia is hormonal imbalance, so it is no wonder menopause and insomnia ... read more>>   What is Menopause? Are you dreading menopause as you continue to march towards it? Do you avoid the topic all together? Or are you looking forward to it? Women have varied reactions to the topic of menopause. The universal concern though must be; when is it going to happen and will I feel anything? ... read more>>

New articles this month... Menopause Hormones Medicines – Are they safe? Menopause is part of a woman’s life. Every woman goes through this stage. The difference is that some women have difficulty dealing with menopause and it symptoms, while others just go through it like a breeze. For those who are experiencing discomfort during this stage, there is a medication that can help you – menopause horm ... read more>> The Truth about Male Menopause What if you were told that men are experiencing menopause too? I bet you’d laugh with that idea. However, it is true. Men, just like women, also experience menopause. Although, you may think that the decreasing sex drive and mood swings are only the results of pressure from work, when the truth is, they are symptoms of menopause.  The ... read more>> Clearing up Myths Surrounding Hair Loss Due to Menopause Hair loss problems are not only limited to men, though, they are susceptible to this condition. Recent studies show that women are also not spared from having hair loss issues. As a matter of fact, almost two thirds of the female population go through this problem, especially during their menopausal stage.  Hair loss in women happ ... read more>> Causes of Swollen Ankles During Menopause A lot of body changes happen during menopause. And these changes sometimes bring some untoward medical conditions, like swollen ankles, which some women are suffering from. There are many causes of swollen ankles during menopause. It can be as serious as an indication of diseases such as heart, kidney, and liver failure, or less complicated ones ... read more>> Facts Regarding Sex After Menopause It’s a common misconception among people that sex after menopause does not exist anymore. This notion makes most women fear that their sexual life will not be as happy and as fulfilling after menopause. This misunderstood concept also resulted in judging older women to be plain and boring. Also the inability to bear children after m ... read more>> Perimenopause – the Onset of Menopause Perimenopause is the first stage of Menopause. In this stage, the woman begins to feel the symptoms that are associated with menopause, like hot flushes, mood swings, urinary incontinence, and sleep disorders. Perimenopause usually starts a few years before the actual menopause, and lasts for as long as 5-15 years. Some expert says it is a 3&ndas ... read more>> Menopause Natural Solutions As women age, they go have to go through menopause. The most common discomfort during this stage is the sensation of heat that attacks a person without warning. This is known as hot flashes. There are many who try to find natural remedies to address this issue.A woman I know who supervised a group in the psychology field was undergoing menopause. S ... read more>> Overcoming Depression During Menopause Are menopause and the accompanying depression as tightly bound as the contract you might sign with a company?  Or is it just something that seems to be, but nobody is really sure?  If you are not sure, or are one of those who think that they are bound tighter than cracked ribs, then you need to keep reading.  Most women undergo ... read more>> Herbal Combination for Menopause Women in the menopausal stage experience many discomforts. These could sometimes intervene in their everyday activities. Although, these are normal, some of these menopausal symptoms can be remedied using various methods and medicines. And one of the alternative ways to treat these is by using an herbal combination.  What is a menopause her ... read more>> Common Symptoms of Menopause Do you have frequent mood swings lately? Or are you experiencing hot flashes? If yes, then there’s a good possibility that you are entering the period of menopause. All women, sometime in their life, will experience menopause. Nobody is exempted from this fact; the same as every woman has menstruation. There are many symptoms of menopa ... read more>> Recommended Vitamins for Menopause Vitamins play an important role in maintaining good health. This is true now more than ever due to the poor diets most of us eat that are filled with processed foods. Vitamins benefit both genders and those of all ages. They are especially recommended during menopause however since this is when the ... read more>> What is Premenopause? Menopause evokes various responses from women of all ages. Some dread it, others shrug it off, still others don’t give it much thought since it is years into their futures. The majority of women go though menopause between the ages of 45 to 55. However, approximately 1% of women experience men ... read more>>