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What are the possible causes of vaginal dryness?

What are the possible causes of vaginal dryness?

Vaginal dryness is a common symptom experienced by women when they go through the menopause transition and possibly for many years after. However, vaginal dryness can happen at any age for several reasons. Vaginal dryness is the result of decreased levels of estrogen. Estrogen is the female hormone that keeps the lining of the vagina […]

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Does menopause cause rashes?

Does menopause cause rashes?

Menopause causes a dramatic change in hormone levels, including a decline in estrogen, which is what causes the symptoms associated with menopause. The most common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness — but can menopause also cause a rash? In this article, we look at how estrogen and […]

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Late menopause may protect women’s memory

Late menopause may protect women’s memory

New research, published in the journal Neurology, suggests that a late menopause onset may benefit the memory skills of senior women later in life. Experiencing menopause at a later age may offer cognitive advantages in the long run. A new study led by Diana Kuh, from University College London in the United Kingdom, asks whether […]

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What to know about hormonal imbalances

What to know about hormonal imbalances

Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even small hormonal imbalances can cause side effects throughout the body. Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands in the endocrine system. Hormones travel through the bloodstream to the […]