“Menopause is a journey where you rediscover yourself and become the woman you were always meant to be.” – Dr. Christiane Northrup Dear Red Hot Mamas, I am writing about menopause because I believe that this important life transition has long ...

From the Editor…Karen Giblin “I’m not aging; I’m ripening like a fine wine” -Unknown Dear Red Hot Mamas, World Menopause Day which is observed every year on October 18th was founded in 2009 by the International Menopause Society. Its mission is ...

When Women Initiate Estrogen Therapy Matters New large-scale analysis shows potential long-term benefits of initiating hormones during perimenopause  CLEVELAND, Ohio (Oct 21, 2025)—Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the ...

From the Editor…Karen Giblin- The Power of Gratitude “Let us be thankful to people who make us happy; they are the gardeners who make us blossom” -Marcel Proust (writer) Dear Red Hot Mamas, The Power of Gratitude… Gratitude has numerous ...

Let’s give a heartfelt welcome to Nuvance Heatlh who is sponsoring two new Red Hot Mamas Programs at Norwalk Hospital and New Milford Hospitals in Connecticut. Last Wednesday, September 17th Norwalk Hospital implemented its first program with much success. Hope you ...

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 ...

Happy New Year! Are you (or a loved one or any of your friends) either starting the menopause journey, or are smack dab in the middle of it, or even nowhere near it, but dreading it?  If so, you can ...

MedStar Health Offering Facebook Live: Understanding perimenopause and uterine fibroids What is perimenopause, and is there a connection to uterine fibroids? To learn more, tune in to our Facebook Live on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon for Understanding perimenopause and ...