Menopause

Hormones 02 Sep 2014

Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert

Vaginal dryness can reduce libido and affect sexual relationships; however it is easily treated with vaginal lubricants and plenty of sexual intimacy.

Exercise 03 Apr 2012

Eating and exercising your way through menopause

Healthy eating and regular physical activity are an important part of healthy living and important measure for women going through menopause. Regardless of the other…

Exercise 22 Feb 2012

Guide to living well with menopause

Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to…

Symptoms 15 Feb 2012

Skin changes of menopause

Menopause is a time of significant changes to skin. While skin is linked with beauty, it is not all about looks - it has many…

Symptoms 11 Feb 2012

Sleep disturbances in menopause

Women are more likely to experience sleep disturbances in the menopausal period than at other times of life. Poor quality sleep is a common complaint…

Symptoms 06 Sep 2010

Mood swings in menopause

Mood changes can occur during and after menopause. They can take mild forms such as feeling irritated and upset, or more severe forms such as…

Symptoms 30 Aug 2010

Sex After Menopause

Changes in sexual feelings during and after menopause are caused by hormonal and psychosocial changes, and can be permanent.

Symptoms 25 Aug 2010

Hot flushes in menopause (hot flashes; night sweats)

Hot flushes (also known as hot flashes or night sweats if they occur at night) are the vasomotor symptom of menopause. They are the number…

Hormones 07 Jul 2009

Menopause (Video)

The cessation of menstural periods causes menopause symptoms like night sweats, hot flushes, irritable mood and anxiety in women around 50 years of age.