Constance Zimmer was on birth control “for way too long.” “My general practitioner had told me I should get off my birth ...

Hot flashes, irritability, and vaginal dryness likely come to mind when you think about menopause. But it usually doesn’t ...

The conversation around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) continues evolving as researchers uncover evidence suggesting benefits that extend well beyond the treatment of hot flashes and night sweats.

Menopause brings numerous changes to a woman’s body, but perhaps none is as silent yet potentially devastating as the accelerated loss of bone density. This process begins subtly, often without ...

Why perimenopause can hit harder for women who work with alcohol.

Hormonal changes after 30 can quietly weaken bone strength in women and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life. An ...

Hormones are chemical messengers that affect many body processes, such as sexual function, reproduction, metabolism, and mood. You can develop an imbalance due to natural hormonal transitions or ...

Menopause hormone therapy has evolved through decades of research, offering relief from symptoms like hot flashes, sleep ...

Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following originally appeared on The Conversation. Menopause can have ...

Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.