Menopause

We look into 6 important things to know about premature menopause, and even why it might be happening to you before you were expecting it.

While hot flashes are probably the most commonly known symptom, there are a variety of other subtle and not-so-subtle signs that menopause is here to stay. Let’s take a closer look at eight of these signs.

Hot flashes can come on suddenly and without warning, leaving you flushed, sweaty, chilled, and heart racing. However, according to Dr. Alexandra Sowa, not all hot flashes are related to perimenopause and menopause. Here are six reasons why men and women can suffer hot flashes.

The majority of women in their menopausal years will experience hot flashes. Aside from the obvious sweat and high temperatures that come with a hot flash, here’s what occurs when the female body turns up the heat.

According to health experts at the Washington University located in St. Louis, Missouri, many chemicals we use unknowingly can trigger early menopause.

Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medicine that targets various pressure points, or energy channels along the body, has been used to heal chronic conditions, promote weight loss, and improve injuries. However, recently several medical studies credited the holistic approach with easing the following menopausal symptoms.