By worrying about perimenopause, are young(ish) women missing a rare “golden window” when they shouldn’t actually have to fixate on their reproductive systems?

Not only can this cause dryness and discomfort, the urethra sometimes doesn’t seal properly, and bacteria can get into the ...

Night sweats, weight gain, mood swings: Menopause. The permanent end to your menstrual cycle is impossible to avoid and, for Black women, even more difficult to ignore. “Black women often experience a ...

Actress Fran Drescher proved confidence and charisma never go out of style as she appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, on Thursday, December 18 2025. The 68-year-old looked sensational in a figure ...

Fran Drescher talks about playing Timothée Chalamet's mom in Marty Supreme, what it's like to date in New York City and getting her start in acting as an extra. Trump 2.0, stocks soar again, gold hits ...

For more than 20 years, women entering menopause were told to be afraid of hormone replacement therapy. Headlines warned of higher risks for heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, dementia, and breast ...

Most estrogen patch side effects (like bloating, nausea, and breast tenderness) are mild, temporary, and improve as the body adjusts. Less common side effects may affect comfort or quality of life but ...

Stephanie Pastor and her family were trudging up a hill at Rockefeller State Park last fall when her young son let out an exasperated sigh. “I’m having a hot flash,” PJ, then six, announced, sending ...

Your ideal option depends on your lifestyle and health needs — talk with your healthcare provider to find the best fit. Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women? I’ve heard that the results that essentially stopped HRT for decades were flawed in their interpretation. Is this ...