Menopause signals the end of perimenopause and the start of postmenopause, when symptoms begin to ease. However, you may still need the medications (i.e. HRT) and lifestyle changes you took up to deal with the perimenopause symptoms.

Women experiencing symptoms related to menopause—hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irritability and anxiety, and muscle aches, to name a few—tell the same story again and again: They tried to get help, yet no one listened to them or took them seriously.

The National Menopause Foundation is highlighting the importance of women's midlife health and the challenges they face during this stage.

Bestselling author and board-certified ob-gyn Dr. Mary Claire Haver is launching an unfiltered podcast to discuss life during menopause.

In a packed virtual room full of energy, candor, and purpose, Halle Berry and a team of powerhouse women introduced something rare in medical research: a study centered on women in midlife. The PRESS Study — short for Peloton Respin Exercise Symptom Study — is one of the largest efforts ever launched to understand how

Mental health issues associated with menopause are frequently ignored. Yet during this transition period, symptoms of depression and anxiety, alcohol / substance abuse issues, and mood swings increase. For women diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, symptoms may intensify during perimenopause or menopause.

Menopause brings profound shifts not just in hormones but in the very structure of the brain. Scientists have found that gray matter in regions tied to memory and thinking can shrink, while white matter may show damage linked to blood flow issues.