Jan. 22, 2026 -- Perimenopause is the natural transition leading into menopause, marked by erratic fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. These unpredictable shifts can trigger emotional, ...

Depression in women in their 50s and 60s often appears as subtle physical changes that are easy to dismiss as just aging.

As your 40th birthday approaches, you may feel apprehensive about aging. Body changes at 40 in women are often related to perimenopause (the transition into menopause), during which hormones like ...

Menopause represents a significant life transition, yet the intimate physical changes it brings remain surprisingly underdiscussed. While hot flashes and mood swings receive considerable attention, ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. In the years leading up to your last menstrual period, you might start noticing all the classic physical symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, ...

Menopause can cause changes to the labia due to lower estrogen levels. Hormonal treatments and lifestyle changes may help relieve discomfort and improve tissue health. The labia minora are the inner ...