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In-Depth
Risk factors
- Weight gain after menopause Weight gain after menopause — Causes of weight gain and strategies to minimize weight gain.
Symptoms
- Vaginal atrophy Vaginal atrophy — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this common postmenopausal condition.
Complications
- Weight gain after menopause Weight gain after menopause — Causes of weight gain and strategies to minimize weight gain.
Treatments and drugs
- Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Hormone therapy treats bothersome menopausal symptoms but isn't recommended to protect long-term health.
- Hormone replacement therapy and your heart Hormone replacement therapy has been linked to heart disease. What's the message for you?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Diabetes and menopause: A twin challenge Diabetes and menopause — what to expect, how to stay in control.
- Fitness tips for menopause: Why physical activity matters Fitness tips for menopause — Follow these steps to promote a lifetime of good health.
- Quit smoking: Proven strategies to help you quit Ready to quit smoking? Start with strategies that have helped others quit.
- Belly fat in women: How to keep it off Belly fat — why menopause promotes it and how you can keep it off.