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Can menopause cause itching? Tips for relief

Can menopause cause itching? Tips for relief

Itchy skin is a common problem during menopause. People may notice itchiness on their body, face, or genitals. Hormonal changes during menopause can cause a range of skin complaints, including hot flashes, sweating, and itchiness. This is because of the vital role the hormone estrogen plays in skin health. This article explains the cause of […]

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How does perimenopause affect periods?

How does perimenopause affect periods?

The pattern of a person’s menstrual periods changes during perimenopause. Cycles can become longer or shorter, and sometimes, people may skip periods altogether. The lead-up to menopause is called perimenopause. Changing hormone levels during this time can alter the frequency, symptoms, and regularity of a person’s periods. How do periods change during perimenopause? Menstrual cycle […]

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What causes clammy skin?

What causes clammy skin?

Clammy skin usually refers to skin that is wet from sweating and does not usually indicate an underlying medical problem. However, sweating excessively or for no apparent reason, may be a sign of another health condition. When the body is too hot, it sweats and uses the moisture it creates to cool the body down. […]

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What are the health benefits of wild yam?

What are the health benefits of wild yam?

Wild yam is a plant that people have used for centuries in alternative medicine. Potential medicinal uses for wild yam include the treatment of menopause symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and muscular cramps. There are various other names for wild yam, such as colic root, devil’s bones, rheumatism root, or China root. While there are over […]

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Scientists Get Closer to Origins of Hot Flashes

Scientists Get Closer to Origins of Hot Flashes

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Menopause News TUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that stimulating particular brain cells triggers hot flashes in mice — a discovery they hope will lead to better therapies for women going through menopause. Humans also have these brain cells, known as Kiss1 neurons, and the new study […]

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Coping with menopausal hot flashes and night sweats

Coping with menopausal hot flashes and night sweats

Many people experience hot flashes and night sweats during menopause and perimenopause. People can reduce or prevent these uncomfortable symptoms in a number of ways. Hot flashes are sudden feelings of heat that spread mainly through the face, neck, and chest. Night sweats happen when hot flashes occur at night. Up to 85 percent of […]

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How do birth control pills affect menopause?

How do birth control pills affect menopause?

Many people of all ages use hormonal birth control, including those who are in perimenopause, which is the time leading to menopause. People do not reach menopause itself until a year after their last menstruation. They may get the typical symptoms of menopause at this time, including hot flashes, irregular periods, and sleep problems. However, […]

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Thyroid Disease and Menopause

Thyroid Disease and Menopause

DOCTOR’S VIEW ARCHIVE Medical Author: Ruchi Mathur, M.D.Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR A 48-year old woman came into my office a few months ago. She was complaining of fatigue and a sense of depression. In addition, she was concerned that her weight had begun to “shift” to her middle and her […]

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What to know about menopause and sore breasts

What to know about menopause and sore breasts

Before and during menopause, it is common for people to experience pain or tenderness in their breasts. Although breasts can often become sore due to menstruation, menopausal breast pain may result from different causes. This article will discuss the causes of sore breasts during menopause and explain some home remedies that may provide relief. What […]

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Does CBD oil work for menopause symptoms?

Does CBD oil work for menopause symptoms?

Cannabidiol is a chemical that occurs in hemp plants and marijuana. It is possible that cannabidiol oil could help to treat the symptoms of menopause. Researchers have looked at other herbal and natural remedies as treatment options, but have not yet found that any of them are consistently effective. Recently, there has been much interest […]