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Sleep disruption around menopause may involve night sweats, difficulty settling or repeated waking. It deserves attention when it affects concentration, mood or daily functioning.
Read · 2 min ↗Osteoporosis makes bones more fragile and may not cause symptoms until a fracture occurs. Menopause is a useful time to discuss bone health, especially when other risk factors are present.
Read · 2 min ↗Periods becoming irregular or stopping before age 45 should prompt a medical discussion. Menopause occurring early has implications beyond hot flushes.
Read · 2 min ↗Vaginal dryness can cause soreness, irritation and discomfort during sex. It is common around menopause, but can also occur with breastfeeding, medicines or other circumstances.
Read · 2 min ↗Hormone replacement therapy can help menopause symptoms, but the choice of treatment should reflect your symptoms, age and health history. A headline about hormones cannot replace that discussion.
Read · 2 min ↗Vaginal bleeding after menopause should be assessed even if it is light, brief or happens only once. A small amount is still worth reporting.
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