Menopause

Menopause and Mid-life Weight Gain


Women aren't just imagining that their waistbands are tightening, but is it really menopause that's causing it?

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Your Sex Life, Post-Menopause


From kegels to lubrication and hormonal treatment options, we've got the 8 ways to make your sex life better than ever!

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The Power of Hypnosis


New research indicates that hypnosis can reduce menopause symptoms, including hot flashes and difficulty sleeping.

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I'm on hormone replacement therapy, and my friend told me it could affect my blood pressure. Is that true?

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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood pressure may rise in some women receiving estrogen therapy. However, a ... Read More...

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Exercising for Better Sex

Posted September 2, 2008 11:05 AM

Want to improve your sexual pleasure? The exercises in this brief presentation cover smart tips for enhancing your love-making ability.

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Heart Disease Risk Rises After Menopause

Posted September 28, 2008 7:36 PM
No one knows why so many women have heart disease symptoms that are different from those of men. Here's what you need to know to protect your ticker! Read more...

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Menopause-Induced Sexual Challenges Take Most by Surprise!

By Bob & Susan Berkowitz
More than two thirds of women between the ages of 50 – 70 have suffered from symptoms that affected their ability to be intimate with their partners, and the majority of those women say they never anticipated physical changes would occur, according to a newly released "Sex, Menopause & Relationships" survey. Read more...

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Making Sense of Menopause

Posted June 28, 2008 8:12 PM

Hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping -- these are some of the perimenopause symptoms you've been dealing with. Share your experiences, thoughts, frustrations and meditations on the life change you're going through. And if you've lived and learned from menopause, share your wisdom here.

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Sleeping Problems During Menopause

Started by ThirdAge Adm… on June 24, 2008 10:19 PM

Sleep problems can come with the advent of menopause. If it's happening to you, come here to talk with others who are suffering a similar fate.

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