This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Some symptoms of menopause and hypothyroidism overlap, ...

Hot flashes are one of the most frequent and disruptive vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. They involve a sudden wave of heat, usually beginning in the face, neck, or chest, ...

Every woman who reaches midlife will experience menopause and the 7-14 years that precede it known as perimenopause. During that transitional time, their ovaries will gradually stop working, ...

Menopause and the 7-14 years that precede it known as perimenopause affect every woman as they age. When this happens, a range of symptoms occur that may include difficulty sleeping, pain during ...

Hot flashes can persist after menopause because low estrogen affects how the brain regulates body temperature. Doctors may recommend hormone therapy or other nonhormonal treatments. A hot flash is a ...