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How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?

Is the wave of heat over in a few seconds or an hour? And will you still be sweating when you're 60?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 23, 2012

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Many women say hot flashes in the office are the most troublesome.

Is the wave of heat over in a few seconds or an hour? And will you still be sweating when you're 60?

How Often Should You Test Bone Density?

A new study says frequent bone density testing may not be necessary for women in their 50s

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 19, 2012

Menopause and Your Teeth

As you approach menopause, your gums and teeth need extra care

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 5, 2012

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Your dentist can detect signs of menopause during an exam

As you approach menopause, your gums and teeth need extra care

When Does Menopause End?

Often not soon enough. A study finds that many women suffer hot flashes ten years after the technical end of menopause.

By: Celeste Perron

November 22, 2011

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Waiting for menopause to end? It may be a while.

Hot flashes and night sweats can continue long after menopause technically ends, according to a new study.

Older Women and Sex

The majority of older women are pretty happy with their sex lives, a new study says

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

October 14, 2011

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Getting older shouldn't mean giving up sex

The majority of older women are pretty happy with their sex lives, a new study says

Quick Tips to Handle Hot Flashes in the Office

There's more than one way to stay cool when hot flashes strike at work

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

October 13, 2011

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Chances are no one will notice that anything is wrong

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When hot flashes strike at work, it takes some planning to stay cool

Small changes can make a big difference when you're trying to stay cool at work

How Attitudes About Menopause Have Changed

A look back at an influential book that helped create the push to put all menopausal women on hormones

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

October 7, 2011

Hot Flashes and High Cholesterol

Researchers say there's a link between hot flashes and high cholesterol but it's unclear what that means for your health

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 22, 2011

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When plaque appears, blood struggles to get through your arteries

Researchers say there's a link between hot flashes and high cholesterol but it's unclear what that means for your health

Should You Take Drugs To Strengthen Your Bones?

An FDA panel is looking into claims about the safety and effectiveness of bisphosphonates to treat and prevent osteoporosis

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 12, 2011

Do Premenopausal Hormones Protect Women from Heart Attacks?

That has been the conventional wisdom, but a new study disputes that theory

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 6, 2011

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An EKG superimposed over an image of a human heart

Doctors have long thought that premenopausal hormones may protect women from heart attacks, but a new study disputes that theory