Signs of Menopause? Is There Something to Worry about?For most young women, the very thought that they will one day have to pass through a stage in their life known as menopause is enough to send them into a kind of trauma. Older women who have gone through menopause would rather not think about the [...]

The hormonal changes associated with menopause actually begin prior to the last menstrual period, during a 3- to 5-year period called perimenopause. The ovaries begin producing lower amounts of estrogen and other steroid hormones prior to menopause during a phase called perimenopause. Perimenopause is heralded by the onset of irregular periods. Menopause is the end of [...]

Estrogen Therapy Has Been Used For 60 Years Did you know that estrogen was first offered as a prescription therapy for menopause symptoms 60 years ago?  Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life cycle; yet it often comes with very uncomfortable symptoms.  Not all women suffer with menopause, but some experience symptoms such [...]

Menopause can be an extremely irritating problem for a lot of women, but it is unavoidable. It isn’t necessary for women to have has much discomfort as they do, however.