Menopause & Perimenopause

A hot flash isn't overheating, it's your brain's thermostat misfiring as estrogen drops. The mechanism behind perimenopause flashes, and what helps.

Normal test results but still have stomach pain? Functional dyspepsia could be why. It's a diagnosis for real upper-GI symptoms with no structural cause.

An adnexal mass isn't a diagnosis: It's a descriptor for any growth near the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Learn what types exist, how doctors evaluate them.

Perimenopause and stress share symptoms like anxiety, poor sleep, and mood swings. But cycle changes and symptom timing reveal which is more likely.

If you've been told your migraines are just stress or just hormones, the science is catching up. Here's what new research is finally getting right.

For decades, black box warnings kept many women from hormone therapy. The FDA says those fears were overstated, so has officially updated the labels.

Not all hormone therapy is the same. Discover the difference between local and systemic, common products, and what to consider before starting treatment.

Irregular cycles, hot flashes, brain fog? All could be signs of perimenopause. Discover what's happening hormonally and how to manage symptoms effectively.