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What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause), it’s common for women to experience a variety of symptoms. Among the most concerning to many women is heart palpitations in perimenopause. This is the sensation that...
What Is A Hysterectomy – Your Top Questions Answered
Body Changes after Hysterectomy? The Questions You're Too Embarrassed To Ask If you're considering a hysterectomy but don't know what to expect, this article will give you the key facts. It's no secret that our bodies change as we age. But what happens after a...
Menopause and Breast Cancer
The menopause transition can be a scary and uncertain time in life. Women can experience physical changes, emotional changes and even lifestyle changes. The last thing women want to worry about is their risk for cancer. Even though menopause doesn’t directly cause...
Why Is Bruising Easily So Prevalent In Women?
Some people are just more prone to bruising. However, being female increases your risk of bruising easily. And it also worsens as we get older. Yet, there are so many other factors that can cause those unsightly skin discolorations. Let’s explore the causes of...
Can Hot Flashes Be A Sign of Heart Problems?
Hot flashes are perhaps the most infamous menopause symptom. Indeed, most people think of hot flashes when they hear anything pertaining to menopause. While we are comfortable with the association between menopause and hot flashes, it is crucial to know that other...
Is Stopping Estradiol Cold Turkey Safe?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective solution for treating some of the most troublesome menopause symptoms. Whether you struggle with hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, low libido, bloating, or all of the above, HRT can help you sail through your...
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What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause), it’s common for women to experience a variety of symptoms. Among the most concerning to many women is heart palpitations in perimenopause. This is the sensation that...
What Is A Hysterectomy – Your Top Questions Answered
Body Changes after Hysterectomy? The Questions You're Too Embarrassed To Ask If you're considering a hysterectomy but don't know what to expect, this article will give you the key facts. It's no secret that our bodies change as we age. But what happens after a...
Menopause and Breast Cancer
The menopause transition can be a scary and uncertain time in life. Women can experience physical changes, emotional changes and even lifestyle changes. The last thing women want to worry about is their risk for cancer. Even though menopause doesn’t directly cause...
Why Is Bruising Easily So Prevalent In Women?
Some people are just more prone to bruising. However, being female increases your risk of bruising easily. And it also worsens as we get older. Yet, there are so many other factors that can cause those unsightly skin discolorations. Let’s explore the causes of...
Can Hot Flashes Be A Sign of Heart Problems?
Hot flashes are perhaps the most infamous menopause symptom. Indeed, most people think of hot flashes when they hear anything pertaining to menopause. While we are comfortable with the association between menopause and hot flashes, it is crucial to know that other...
Is Stopping Estradiol Cold Turkey Safe?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective solution for treating some of the most troublesome menopause symptoms. Whether you struggle with hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, low libido, bloating, or all of the above, HRT can help you sail through your...
Does Menopause Cause High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions that affect women after menopause. About 30% of women struggle with high blood pressure, and the rates rise in women as they get older. Interestingly, more men than women struggle with high blood pressure...
What’s The Scoop On Endometriosis After Hysterectomy?
If you are suffering from endometriosis, you likely have run across hysterectomy surgery as a method to treat endometriosis. A hysterectomy is an option to treat severe endometriosis. While endometriosis symptoms are most debilitating and troublesome during your...
What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia has received a lot of attention in the past few decades. Indeed, much of the attention this condition has received has been rooted in skepticism and overall confusion about what is fibromyalgia. Many people even in the medical community used to question...