Menopause Symptom Guides

Understanding menopause symptoms and when to treat them

As estrogen and progesterone decline through perimenopause and menopause, women can experience anything from hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and anxiety, vaginal dryness, and stubborn weight gain. Symptoms often begin during perimenopause, years before periods stop. Hormone replacement therapy, usually estrogen therapy paired with progesterone, is the most evidence-backed treatment for most of them and is endorsed by major medical organizations, including the Menopause Society.

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