Menopause can feel confusing and lonely. We’re here to help you feel understood, supported, and connected to a real community that cares.
Support your patients with confidence. Access expert tools, trusted training, and join a professional network focused on better menopause care.
Contributed by Members of the Menopause Association
Most women struggling with menopause are told to wait months for relief. We see results in weeks. The difference lies in what conventional medicine consistently overlooks. When women arrive at
Hormones govern nearly every aspect of your body’s function, yet most women accept suboptimal levels as an inevitable part of aging. After decades in regenerative medicine, I’ve witnessed how proper
A 45-year-old personal trainer walked into our clinic carrying 40 extra pounds he couldn’t shed. He tracked every calorie. Followed every protocol. Lifted weights religiously. We discovered his growth hormone
She whispered five words that changed everything: “I feel like I’m disappearing.” The 44-year-old mother sat across from us, hands folded tightly in her lap. Her eyes were rimmed red
Women enter menopause ready for wisdom. Their bodies shift. Their needs evolve. Yet conventional medicine often reduces this profound transition to a collection of symptoms requiring standardized treatments. This approach
If you have not yet experienced menopause then the terms hormone replacement therapy may sound foreign to you. As the terms suggest, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment aimed
The first question we hear about hormone therapy isn’t about effectiveness or dosing. It’s always the same: “Will this give me cancer?” This fear dominates every conversation, whether patients are
When we hear the word cholesterol, most people immediately think of something negative. But the truth is — cholesterol is essential for your body to function properly. Without it, your hormones, brain, and
Your symptoms aren’t random accidents. They’re your body’s way of communicating. Yet conventional medicine often treats each symptom as an isolated event, prescribing solutions that mask the message rather than
Are you frustrated with stubborn weight gain? Lakeside Holistic has the answers you’ve been searching for. Dive into our insightful article that highlights the 10 hormones responsible for weight gain
The thyroid and menopause connection remains one of medicine’s most overlooked relationships. As a functional medicine practitioner, I’ve observed how frequently thyroid dysfunction masquerades as typical menopause symptoms, leaving women
I could barely get through a day’s work without wanting to run home and go to bed. The debilitating fatigue hit me like a wall. Hot flashes interrupted my sleep.
When hormones shift, weight gain often follows, but the reason why goes deeper than most doctors look. We see it in our practice every day: women who’ve maintained a healthy
Have you ever wondered what fuels your moments of joy and contentment? It turns out, the secret lies in the beautiful dance of hormones within our bodies, orchestrating moments of
Menopause transforms your metabolism at a cellular level. This transformation isn’t a malfunction but a deliberate biological shift that requires equally deliberate nutritional and lifestyle responses. We often hear about
We deserve more than survival during menopause. We deserve to flourish. For too long, conventional medicine has treated menopause as a collection of symptoms to endure rather than a transition to
When hormones shift in midlife, Hashimoto’s often lurks in the shadows. As a healthcare provider specializing in women’s health, I’ve observed a concerning pattern. Many women attribute all their midlife
For too long, women have navigated menopause with incomplete information, outdated research, and limited options. The conversation is finally changing. As an endocrinologist focused on women’s hormonal health, I’ve witnessed
Ah, menopause – the time when hot flashes become a fashionable accessory and mood swings rival rollercoaster rides. While we jest, there’s no denying that this phase of a woman’s
At Venture Wellness, we understand that stress is a part of life. Whether it’s from work, family responsibilities, or health concerns, it’s something we all face. However, many people don’t
As women journey through midlife, it’s essential to understand the distinctions between perimenopause and menopause. These are distinct phases with unique symptoms and require different management strategies. As an OB-GYN
I remember the exact moment I realized menopause treatment needed a complete overhaul. For decades, we’ve treated menopause as something women simply endure. Hot flashes? Night sweats? Weight gain that
Can menopause symptoms be safely comforted with bioidentical hormones? Recent research suggests that menopause can be treated with bioidentical hormones, a natural replacement for a woman’s body, with no reported
Women struggle alone. Their bodies change. Medical professionals dismiss symptoms as “just aging.” The journey through menopause represents one of healthcare’s greatest blind spots, leaving millions searching for answers beyond
A high-profile FDA panel convened in July 2025 sparked a pivotal public reckoning with the way hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause is regulated and understood in the U.S. Leading experts challenged outdated warnings rooted in decades-old studies, highlighting mounting evidence for the safety and benefits of modern HRT—especially when initiated early. The meeting underscored both the scientific and human costs of regulatory inertia, signaling a major shift in national menopause care.
Dr. Hirsch challenged the outdated fear surrounding hormone therapy, especially the legacy of the WHI study. She called for removing the black box warning and advocated for patient-centered care, emphasizing the importance of educating both clinicians and the public with current evidence.
Dr. Levy addressed the FDA’s black box warning, arguing it fails to reflect modern science. She focused on the distinction between systemic and local hormones and urged the FDA to revise its labeling to prevent unnecessary suffering and restore trust in HRT.
Dr. Pinkerton delivered a powerful call to action, urging removal of the black box warning on hormone therapies. She emphasized the proven benefits of early intervention and called the outdated label a barrier to equitable, evidence-based care for millions of women.
Dr. Simon highlighted how the timing of hormone therapy dramatically affects risk and benefit. With proper initiation and patient selection, he argued, HRT is both safe and effective—and current policy should reflect this individualized, modern approach to care.
Dr. Sarrel reframed menopause as a public-health crisis when left untreated. He emphasized HRT’s role not just in symptom relief, but in improving mood and reducing anxiety, calling for broader recognition of its mental health benefits in regulatory policy.
Dr. Brinton presented compelling research linking menopause-related hormone loss to Alzheimer’s risk. She explained how timely hormone therapy may protect brain function and called for smarter regulation that reflects newly emerging neurobiological evidence.
Dr. Wright focused on estrogen’s bone-preserving power, presenting HRT as the most effective therapy for preventing fractures. She argued that the black box warning deters life-saving interventions and must be removed to improve aging outcomes for women.
Dr. Casperson highlighted gender disparities in hormone access, particularly the FDA’s failure to approve testosterone for women. She underscored how regulatory bias leaves women under-treated and pushed for fair, evidence-based therapeutic options.
Dr. Minkin debunked myths about vaginal estrogen and condemned the black box warning as unsupported and damaging. She emphasized that low-dose vaginal therapy is safe and critical, and that outdated warnings harm both access and public perception.
Dr. Rubin argued that vaginal estrogen is both essential and safe, yet remains stigmatized by outdated labeling. She showed the costs—clinical and economic—of withholding proven therapies, and advocated for removing regulatory barriers to access.
Dr. Hodis emphasized that hormone therapy, when started early, improves survival and lowers cardiovascular risk. He advocated for a stratified approach to HRT labeling and urged the FDA to align regulatory guidance with decades of timing-specific data.
Almost all of us will experience puffy eyes at some point. So you’re not alone if you wake up to see puffy eyes staring back
As a result of the more elaborate reproductive system, we tend to be more vulnerable to diseases and dysfunctions of the reproductive system than men.
Experience with menopausal symptoms varies with each woman, as with her usual menstrual cycle, which occurs during the reproductive years. While some women may start
As we transition into menopause, we can’t help but wonder, do we still have to worry about some of the conditions we had to worry
So many women today are indecisive on the whole concept of menopause. Is it a good thing? Is it not? While menopause comes with age,
Menopause is a significant transition in women’s lives during which we may experience exhausting physical and mental symptoms. These experiences have a substantial impact on
Do you know that women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients? Yes, it seems like women got the short end of the stick again with
Menopause is a normal phase of our lives. We even start expecting it at a certain age. It comes with symptoms too. The thing about
For some time now, we have discussed menopause and how it affects us with the relevant things to expect. We have discussed different treatment paths
Menopause is a natural phase of our life. Once we reach a certain point in our lives, we expect it to come knocking. And when
It is no news that many changes occur in women as they enter menopause and go through the postmenopausal experience. We have discussed a handful
We have been looking at different ways to help ourselves with menopausal symptoms. I am sure you would have found these tips beneficial as they
As a woman, I know many imminent health dangers that focus on women more than men. And if we don’t keep engaging and informing ourselves,
A time comes in a woman’s life when her monthly period ceases, and she stops ovulating – when this time comes, menopause is said to
As we move through the phases of our lives, our body is prone to changes. This is especially true for women. This is because their
A recent study reported that about one-third of women aged between 50 to 59 could be classified as being obese. As women advance in age,
For most women, menopause is a phase of life they are biologically obligated to pass through. And for most of them, menopause implies a cessation
If you are beginning to experience menopausal symptoms or suspect those symptoms you feel are symptoms of menopause, you would be interested in knowing about
I remember watching a sitcom as a child where one of the characters was diagnosed with menopause. And I remember thinking how the symptoms of
Menopausal Symptoms can come in different forms with changes to a woman’s body. As a woman walks into the menopausal phase of her life, the
Urinary incontinence is a term used to describe the unintentional passage of urine. This condition occurs in males and females but has a higher rate
As a woman, if you notice changes in your skin or, more specifically, in your complexion during or after menopause, know that you are not
Pregnancy and Menopause is 0ne of the most searched terms on search engines. This is because the transition into menopause comes with worries and implications.
Almost everything about them changes when women go through perimenopause, menopause, and eventually post menopause—one of the things to be mindful of after menopause is
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a non-medical way of solving health-related issues. These problems may include but are not limited to hot flashes, sleep problems,
Menopause makes the body change. The private regions are not left out in this transformation. One very common bodily change in the private area during
What Is Menopause? For women, menopause is one of the most significant medical events. It is a natural biological process and a period marking the
As a woman’s menstrual cycles end, she enters menopause, a natural phase in her life. It’s confirmed when a year has passed since your last
At a point in a woman’s lifetime, her body undergoes various changes as part of the aging process. One such change is menopause. The onset
The post-menopause experience can be stressful and painful for both women and their partners. This is because of the impact on their everyday life and,
Supported by:
The Menopause Association
4301 50th Street NW
Suite 300-1090
Washington, DC 20013
FOR WOMEN
FOR PROVIDERS
REDEFINING MENOPAUSE
The Menopause Association is a non-profit organization, granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
© - Redefining Menopause Provided by The Menopause Association | Platinum Media Solutions | All rights reserved
