Welcome to the NAMS web magazine with expert and unbiased information about women's health in menopause and beyond.
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Five Solutions for Menopause Symptoms
Here are five solutions for five symptoms common to midlife women. (Remember, you should always discuss any concerns you have with your healthcare provider first. There may be other treatments or potentially harmful side effects. Together, you can decide which options are best for you.) |
Exercise! It’s vital to your health and well-being, so here’s an efficient guide to what you need to do to stay (or get) in shape at midlife. If you need motivation, check here, here, and here. (And disclaimer: you may want to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program if you have health concerns or you haven’t exercised in a long time.) |
The Experts Do Agree About Hormone Therapy
Ten years have passed since publication of the first results of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) hormone therapy trials. The debate that followed gave women and their providers the impression that the experts don’t agree on the topic of hormone therapy. This joint statement demonstrates that the experts do agree on key points.
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Do alcohol and menopause mix, or don’t they? You’ve probably heard that moderate drinking is good for your heart. But you’ve probably also heard that it’s a danger for breast cancer and that it can trigger hot flashes. Here are the facts.
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Ahh, the menopause journey. No clear starting or ending point, odd diversions, and an estimated time of arrival that could span years. Menopause is certainly a trip. And needless to say, you could use some turn-by-turn directions.
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