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Symptoms & Science
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When Everything Feels Drier
How menopause may affect skin, hair, eyes and oral health—and why thyroid disease, medication, iron deficiency and aging still matter.
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Not Just Dryness
Vaginal dryness is only one part of genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Learn why urinary, vulvar and sexual symptoms occur and why they often persist.
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Why Your Body Feels Different
What menopause can—and cannot—explain about joint pain, muscle change, bone loss, weight and body composition.
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Where Did That Word Go?
Why perimenopause may affect word-finding, attention, migraine, palpitations and unusual sensations—and when symptoms need assessment.
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Tired, Wired and Not Quite Yourself
How perimenopause can affect sleep, energy, anxiety and mood—and why hormones are only one part of the picture.
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When Your Cycle—and Your Thermostat—Stop Following the Rules
Why periods become unpredictable and hot flashes begin during perimenopause—explained clearly, with evidence and guidance about when to seek care.