Red Hot Mamas In Charge of Change.

Written by Karen Giblin One of the main concerns which women write to me about is about menopause and weight gain. It is actually quite common that women start putting on extra weight as they enter perimenopause. On average, women gain 5 ...

Depression Often Associated With Early Menopause: Why Some Women Are at Greater Risk  New study suggests that risk factors include younger age at diagnosis, severity of menopause symptoms, lack of emotional support, and fertility-related grief; surprisingly, hormone therapy not a ...

Women’s Menstrual Cycle Phase and Reproductive Stage Effect Levels of Irritability and Anger New study suggests women more emotionally aroused premenses than postmenses and during early menopause transition phase  CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 28, 2025)—The menopause transition can take a physical ...

Registration is now open to members of The Menopause Society for its 2025 Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting, with the theme Optimizing Health and Longevity at Menopause and Beyond, is scheduled for October 21-25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. “The meeting schedule offers ...

From the Editor…Karen Giblin “The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.” -Yves Saint-Laurent Dear Red Hot Mamas, Spring is here, and it’s time to go outdoors. And, for me, it’s time that I ...

New study highlights the need for better patient-provider communications regarding sexual health, especially during routine examinations  CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 8, 2025)—Although most women and their healthcare professionals regard sexual health as essential to a woman’s overall quality of life, the ...

The Menopause Society is pleased to present a new addition to the MenoNote series addressing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) includes bothersome vaginal, vulvar, and urinary symptoms that can affect quality of life, sexual satisfaction, and even relationships ...