Tag Archives: Women’s Health

Birth Control Needs during Perimenopause

I recently attended a lecture about birth control needs for women in perimenopause. Perimenopause is characterized by wide hormone fluctuations and irregular menstrual cycles for 5 or more years preceding and lasts until 12 months of no-bleeding has been achieved. … Continue reading

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Why So Many Women Don’t Ask for Help with Menopause — And Why They Should

What Is Menopause? Menopause is a natural part of aging. It usually happens between ages 45 and 60, when a woman’s ovaries stop making as much estrogen and periods stop. The definition of menopause is one year after the last … Continue reading

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