This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 3, 2019. You’re doing your ...

Hot flashes are caused by a drop in estrogen, a hormone that regulates menstrual cycles and helps support fertility and pregnancy.

Hot flashes remain a leading cause of sleep disruption and reduced quality of life during menopause. The Hot Years® Issue 62 ...

Menopause and the 7-14 years that precede it known as perimenopause affect every woman as they age. When this happens, a range of symptoms occur that may include difficulty sleeping, pain during ...

Joint pain and body aches are also common. How menopause causes these symptoms isn’t fully understood, but experts say they may stem from the loss of moisture and elasticity in connective tissues like ...

About 75% of women experience hot flushes, making them one of the most common symptoms of menopause. But if you've not even hit perimenopause yet or you're already postmenopausal, it's still possible ...

Every woman who reaches midlife will experience menopause and the 7-14 years that precede it known as perimenopause. During that transitional time, their ovaries will gradually stop working, ...

As one of the most common symptoms of menopause, hot flashes might also be the most disruptive. From waking up drenched to sweating through clothes by 10 a.m., they’re challenging enough on their own.

Dr. Roach: I am 81 now and had a thyroidectomy in 2017. My whole thyroid gland was removed. I also had a little bit of cancer. I have started to get hot flashes again. I had originally been on thyroid ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I am 67 years old and have a lot of medical issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, a previous heart attack, ...

For these women, menopause wasn’t to be experienced quietly. With the help of their doctors and the right treatment option, ...