Emotional Aspects of Menopause
... Declining estrogen levels associated with menopause can cause more than those pesky hot flashes; it can also make a woman feel like she is in a constant state of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Unfortuna...

Menopause and Depression
... Is there a link between menopause and depression? The drop in estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can lead to depression, which can include anxiety, fears and mood swings. Depression du...

Perimenopause, Menopause and Depression
... What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is the stage of a woman’s reproductive life that begins 8 to 10 years before menopause, when the ovaries gradually begin to produce less estrogen. Perimenopause la...

Breast Cancer and Menopause
... Menopause itself is not associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. However, the rates of many cancers, including breast cancer, do increase with age. In addition, some of the drugs used t...

HRT and Heart Disease
... Heart disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over the age of 40, especially after menopause. Once a woman reaches the age of 50, the risk of heart disease increases dramatically....

Menopause and Heart Disease
... Many women think that heart disease is a man''s disease. It isn''t. Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. In fact, after age 50, nearly half of all deaths in women are due to some form of car...

Menopause and Ovarian Cancer
... Menopause itself is not associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. However, the rates of many cancers, including ovarian cancer, do increase with age. In addition, some of the drugs used ...

Menopause and Sexuality
... How does menopause affect your sex drive? The loss of estrogen following menopause can lead to changes in a woman’s sexual functioning. Menopausal women may notice that they are not as easily aroused,...