New research is adding weight to a long-debated idea in women’s health: when hormone therapy is started may matter as much as ...

Welcome to the Perimenopause Playbook—your guide to navigating the most overlooked and misunderstood phase of the menopausal transition. Read the rest of the stories, from how to get a diagnosis to ...

Deciding whether to start hormone therapy during the menopause transition, the life phase that's the bookend to puberty and when a woman's menstrual cycle stops, is a hotly debated topic. While ...

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Women should not suffer through menopause with hot flashes, night sweats and poor sleep. That's the message from FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. The agency announced it will remove "black box" ...

It’s no secret that hormone replacement therapy is making a comeback. This treatment for symptoms of menopause fell out of favor in the early 2000s after a study suggested it could do more harm than ...

Mammograms should start at age 40, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce. And a new study finds hormone therapy for menopause symptoms is safe. It's been a big week in women's health ...

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