Ever wonder why the urge for an alcohol drink is more intense late in the afternoon or early evening ..read more

Hair Loss in Menopause. “Am I going bald ..read more

Your Menopause Question: I don’t understand risk assessment in medical care. I am 55 years old and three years into menopause. I experience hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and pain on intercourse. My care provider suggested hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat these symptoms. However, she recalled that in 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) reported that of 10,000 women-years, HRT produced 18 more women with blood clots, eight more with stroke, and seven more with heart attacks than those not on HRT. I have a family history of blood clots. Is this treatment appropriate f ..read more

Your Menopause Question: I suffer from migraines. I love wine with dinner, but red wine always gives me migraines, while white wine does not. Why is there a difference ..read more

Your Menopause Question: We are often told “follow the science.” Yet, at times, it seems that science follows an astute and unanticipated observation. Can you give some examples ..read more

Your Menopause Question: Are we the only species that experiences menopause ..read more

Your Menopause Question: When my friends and I get together, we frequently share a bottle of wine. Yet, at least one of my friends admits she is an alcoholic, and therefore, she avoids all alcohol for fear of a relapse. How can we tell when consuming wine or other alcohol products becomes a habit, or even worse, an addiction ..read more

Your Menopause Question: I have terrible hot flashes, but because I was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, I have been told to stay away from hormone therapy. What else can I do ..read more

Your Menopause Question: In my women’s group, most of us are going through menopause, and much of our conversation is about weight gain. All my doctors tell me that in order to lose weight, I need to change my diet and get rid of carbohydrates. I walk my dog each day. Isn’t exercise part of the discussion ..read more

Your Menopause Question: My cardiologist told me that because of the results from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), hormone therapy in menopause may be a cardiovascular concern. Was he correct ..read more