Hot flashes are the stereotypical symptom of menopause, the subject of T-shirts and mugs: “It’s not a hot flash, it’s…
Many people choose nontraditional therapies, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and homeopathy, either exclusively or in addition to traditional medicine.…
There are three options that come to mind. If you’re still having monthly periods, the first option might be using…
You say you still have monthly periods, and also have “horrible mood swings and anxiety.” You’re feeling sympathy for your…
Mood disruptions are a known symptom of perimenopause, and my experience is that anxiety is at the top of that…
The relative safety of oral versus transdermal hormone therapy is something we didn’t discuss, and the authors’ book, Estrogen Matters,…
In the last 25 years, I’ve had many conversations with my patients about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They’ve heard that…
You ask whether estrogen that is “sent through your body” (systemic) causes increased risk of cancer and heart disease, and…
Because there haven’t been any clinical trials with Intrarosa in breast cancer patients, doctors don’t know for certain if it’s completely safe…