Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women’s health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.
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Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You’ve probably heard about it being a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive. The good news? Menopause is having a moment. That means heightened awareness, more resources dedicated to improving women’s health, and open discussions to ensure you get the information you need.
Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire
Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome.