Ohio State guide to perimenopause and menopause

Perimenopause (transitioning to menopause) and menopause have a long list of symptoms, along with many treatment options for these symptoms.

Get answers to some of the common questions you might have when approaching or experiencing menopause.

Sexual Health

What do changes in your sex drive mean?

By Brett Worly, MD, MBA

It's not just tension with your partner that can affect your sex drive — from poor nutrition to high blood pressure, a lot of factors can influence your libido.

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Vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence: How a urogynecologist can help

By Lisa Hickman, MD

Despite what many think, urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse aren’t just something people with vaginas have to “live with” as they age.

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Vaginal atrophy (or GSM) isn’t a ‘normal’ side effect of menopause or aging — treatments can help

By Lisa Hickman, MD

Vaginal dryness, burning, itching, discomfort with intercourse, increasing trips to the bathroom…they don’t have to become an everyday consequence of aging, as an Ohio State urogynecologist explains.

Sexual Health

What vaginal rejuvenation involves with plastic surgery

By Craig Lehrman, MD

What exactly is vaginal rejuvenation, and what can it do? An Ohio State board-certified plastic surgeon describes everything to know if you’re considering this treatment.

Family Health

Nine questions every woman should ask her mom

July 6, 2022

One way to reach your best health as a woman is to prepare for what might be in your future, and one of the best ways to do that is to talk to a woman who shares many of your genes: your mom.

Ob/Gyn

Kegels: Everything you ever wanted to know

By Lisa Hickman, MD

When and how often should you do Kegels? How do you know you're doing them correctly? An Ohio State pelvic health expert answers this and more.

Cancer

Are you clear about dense breast tissue? Take our quiz to find out

By Amy Kerger, DO

Many women are diagnosed with dense breast tissue. An Ohio State breast cancer expert breaks down the truth and misconceptions about its link to cancer risk.

Bone and Joint

Bone health: the differences between men and women

By Jackie Buell, PhD, LDN

Our bones become more fragile as we get older, and this process can happen faster in women's bodies versus men's. Bone loss affects both genders and your lifestyle choices can impact your bone health and more.

Bone and Joint

Why broken bones are a big deal in adulthood

By Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD

If you break a bone when you’re older, it takes a lot longer to heal than when you were young. And it could be a sign of a bigger issues with bone health. An Ohio State orthopedic surgeon explains.

Ob/Gyn

Five issues to always bring up with a gynecologist

April 27, 2022

As with any other issue, you can only get help if you open up to your gynecologist with what’s bothering you — even if it’s uncomfortable for you to talk about.

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Ohio State guide to perimenopause and menopause

Perimenopause (transitioning to menopause) and menopause have a long list of symptoms, along with many treatment options for these symptoms.

Get answers to some of the common questions you might have when approaching or experiencing menopause.

What do changes in your sex drive mean?

Vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence: How a urogynecologist can help

Vaginal atrophy (or GSM) isn’t a ‘normal’ side effect of menopause or aging — treatments can help

What vaginal rejuvenation involves with plastic surgery

Nine questions every woman should ask her mom

Kegels: Everything you ever wanted to know

Are you clear about dense breast tissue? Take our quiz to find out

Bone health: the differences between men and women

Why broken bones are a big deal in adulthood

Five issues to always bring up with a gynecologist

Take charge of your health

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