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.

Women's Health

Types of hormone replacement therapy for menopause

By Jonathan Schaffir, MD

If the symptoms of menopause are dragging you down, there’s various options for hormone replacement therapy. An Ohio State Ob/Gyn gives the pros and cons.

Women's Health

Is menopause related to dementia?

By Jonathan Schaffir, MD

Your brain fog during menopause is not likely a sign of early dementia. An Ohio State gynecologist explains.

Women's Health

When is menopausal hormone therapy the right choice?

By Cynthia Evans, MD

Is postmenopausal hormone therapy right for you? Take a look at the risks and benefits of this treatment that can help make postmenopause the best time of your life.

Ob/Gyn

Five issues to always bring up with a gynecologist

By Kamilah Dixon, MD

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.

Women's Health

Coping with sleep disturbances during menopause

February 4, 2025

Hormonal changes can lead to sleep issues during menopause. An Ohio State expert explains and gives tips on how to cope.

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.

Ob/Gyn

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.

Ob/Gyn

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

December 9, 2024

Obstetrician/gynecologist Kamilah Dixon MD, MA, describes questions that can help you understand your family health history.

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.

Exercise and Nutrition

Preventing muscle loss as we age

By Kacie Vavrek, MS, RD, CSSD

Aging doesn’t have to come with muscle loss. Here are some tips to build rather than deplete muscle.

Skin and Body

Going bald too early?

By Kelly Tyler, MD

Losing hair is normal. But losing too much could be a sign of a health problem.

Bone and Joint

What to do now to prevent bone loss from osteoporosis

By Steven Ing, MD

Osteoporosis can’t be cured, but your doctor can prescribe drugs that can build back bone and allow you to have a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Skin and Body

6 reasons you may be feeling hot — or cold

By Lawrence Kirschner, MD, PhD

Are you the type of person who’s always cranking up the thermostat? Or are you sweating in T-shirts during the dead of winter? Certain medical conditions can affect how hot or cold you feel.

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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.

Types of hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Is menopause related to dementia?

When is menopausal hormone therapy the right choice?

Five issues to always bring up with a gynecologist

Coping with sleep disturbances during 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

Preventing muscle loss as we age

Going bald too early?

What to do now to prevent bone loss from osteoporosis

6 reasons you may be feeling hot — or cold

Take charge of your health

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