New survey demonstrates need for additional clinician training because many patients with a history of endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer are still not being prescribed hormones because of safety concerns  CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 12, 2025)—Despite evidence suggesting the safety of hormone therapy ...

Hysterectomy With Bilateral Oophorectomy May Increase Risk of Stroke Despite conflicting results of previous studies, a new meta-analysis reveals an 18% higher risk of stroke for women having a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy and a 5% higher risk for hysterectomy ...

Written by Cindy Crosslin- Guest Contributor Menopause is a normal process, and yet the emotional changes that occur are normally not given much consideration. Fluctuations in mood that cause irritability to profound sadness or anxiety can interfere with relationships, work, ...

New study confirms that older women experience sexual dysfunction at similar rates as midlife women but report less sexual distress  CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 13, 2025)—Adults aged 65 years and older are becoming the fastest-growing demographic, yet, the sexual health of ...

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 ...

By Petra Beumer- Guest Contributor Menopause is a season of profound change: physically, emotionally, and often in our relationship with food and our bodies. As estrogen levels shift, so can metabolism, hunger cues, and body composition. These changes can leave ...

From the Editor…Karen Giblin “July is a new beginning and endless opportunities to shine.” -Anonymous Dear Red Hot Mamas, If you are like many women today, you realize that not only are women living longer than they used to, but ...

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 ...

Written by Aaron Barriga- Guest Contributor Let’s be honest! You don’t panic the second you experience a blur in your vision. Maybe you’ve been staring at your phone too long. Perhaps it’s dry air. It could even be sleep. But ...