Contributed by C.T. MacLean- Guest Contributor/Blogger I’m 52, and I’ve been in hand to hand combat with menopause for about nine years. Back in 2006, at age 43, I thought I was pregnant. My periods had stopped, and my stomach ...

Important news…the FDA will be holding a public workshop on Labeling “Lower” Dose Estrogen-Alone Products for Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy (VVA) on November 10, 2015  that you may be interested in. This workshop will be held on the White ...

Contributed by Dr.Michael Goodman, MD-  Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert This is a question I am frequently asked: “…How long should I stay on hormone therapy…” “…When should I stop…?” If you are on estrogen with or without progesterone, should you ...

Contributed by Daisy Grace-  Guest Writer/ Health & Beauty Consultant Overview Hormonal changes that occur during menopause trigger a number of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, loss of energy and psychological problems among others. While ...

Contributed by Katie Rosenbrock http://www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/your-first-time/exercising-during-and-after-menopause-what-every-woman-needs-know Whether you already exercise regularly or you plan to begin a new fitness regimen soon, as a woman experiencing menopause you’re likely wondering how, if at all, physical activity might affect your body. The good ...

Article contributed by  http://dranandvora.com/trouble-sleeping/   Not getting a full night’s sleep is worse for you than you may have known: It can alter your genes. It makes you unable to read people’s facial expressions, so you overestimate threat. It could ...

If you are looking to expand your “nuggets of  knowledge” about menopause, and have a “burning yearning” to learn about how to make menopause a smooth transition while taking care of yourself now and in the future, Red Hot Mamas is ...

 “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”   -Oscar Wilde   Dear Red Hot Mamas, As a patient advocate, I always suggest the importance of women gaining the upper hand in their medical care.  It’s important for ...

Contributed by Dr.Michael Goodman, MD- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Vasomotor (aka “hot flashes”) and vaginal symptoms are the most commonly reported bothersome menopausal and postmenopausal conditions. Although these and other quite bothersome symptoms (especially sleep, memory issues, fatigue) are most ...

Contributed by Dr. Paul J. MacKoul, MD- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert  As hormones that trigger fibroids and endometriosis decrease, it would make sense that the conditions themselves would have less prominent symptoms after menopause, and while that is usually the ...