Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation | Menopause & Women's Health


	This section of our website was created for women entering their perimenopausal or menopausal years. Here you will find news, information, and research reviews on topics ranging from menopause symptoms and treatments to bone health and osteoporosis.

Diet and Exercise
Do you have any suggestions for controlling weight gain during menopause and/or perimenopause?

Sexuality and Vaginal Dryness
I am a breast cancer survivor. Can I use Premarin cream to treat vaginal atrophy and severe inflammation of the labia?

Sexuality and Vaginal Dryness
My gynecologist recommended Vagifem vaginal tablets for vaginal atrophy and dryness. Are they safe to use long-term?

	December 14, 2008 New Study Firmly Ties HRT to Breast Cancer November 24, 2008 When to Get a Second Opinion

	November 18, 2008 Low Libido? The Risks & Benefits of Testosterone September 24, 2008 New Osteoporosis Guidelines Released September 19, 2008 NIH to Study Best Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms

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1. What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the mirror image of puberty. During puberty, a girlï¿½s hormone levels fluctuate as they make their way toward the high levels the body will maintain throughout her reproductive years.
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2. Does every woman have menopausal symptoms?
The most common menopausal symptoms are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, mood swings, fuzzy thinking, and loss of libido.
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3. Is bleeding after menopause normal?
Vaginal bleeding after menopause can happen. When this occurs, it is usually the result of some hormonal change that is taking place.
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4. What is the story about HRT?
In July 2002, researchers stopped a large randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial called the Womenï¿½s Health Initiative that was studying whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would prevent health problems women may face after menopause after they found the risks of HRT outweighed the benefits.
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