Contributed by Barbara Dehn NP, FAANP, NCMP- Red Hot Mamas Expert There’s lots of reasons why sex might be painful after you turn 50. For many women as estrogen levels decline during midlife, their vaginas become much more dry and don’t have ...

Contributed by Dr. Verna Brooks-McKenzie- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Menopause is a normal natural event which occurs during the transition from the reproductive years to post menopause as a result of loss of ovarian follicular function usually due to aging. Surgical ...

Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Here we are in a fresh new month, full of promise and possibilities. There’s something about this unblemished new year. I’ve always loved this moment when one year ends and the ...

Low-dose Estrogen Therapy Shown to be Very Effective on Vasomotor Symptoms CLEVELAND, Ohio (Tuesday, October 25, 2016)—For early postmenopausal women concerned about the effectiveness of low-dose estrogen therapy for alleviating menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and irritability, data ...

Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert There are many reasons that women may go months, or even years, without engaging in any kind of sexual activity. She may be without a partner. Or she may be in a ...

Despite Major Consumer Marketing and Educational Efforts, New Survey Shows Women Still Don’t Understand Why Sex Hurts After Menopause Women’s EMPOWER survey confirms reluctance to discuss sex problems and seek treatment  CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 5, 2016)—Unfortunately for many postmenopausal women, ...

Contributed by James Smith- Guest Contributor For menopausal women, not only is getting aroused for some steamy penetrative action a challenge, but having penetrative action is a challenge itself. It bloody hurts – pun intended. Nonetheless, a number of them still ...

Contributed by Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert First, let’s get the lay of the land, even though it’s probably all review to you. To identify whether you are overweight, the best (although not perfect) determinate is your Body ...

Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert   When it comes to sex, friction is bad; lubrication is good. Nicely lubricated surfaces not only protect delicate vaginal tissue, but revitalize the sexual experience. That’s why I talk a lot ...

After Menopause, Vulvovaginal Troubles Are Common and Linked with Other Pelvic Problems Nevertheless, over 30% of women haven’t seen a gynecologist, and over 80% didn’t get the standard treatment CLEVELAND, Ohio (December 9, 2015)—After menopause, more than half of women ...