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Menopause is the cessation of menstrual cycles and occurs in most women between 45 and 55 years of age. Learn about the "change of life," including symptoms that signal the transition of perimenopause, the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy, finding emotional support, and finding relief from symptoms using alternative therapies.

Menopause Resource Center
Comprehensive guide to perimenopause and menopause. Provides extensive information about symptoms, treatments, and support before and after menopause.

Estrogen Information Center
The latest updates on estrogen with or without progestin following the Women's Health Initiative study on hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. (Please scroll below ads for more links.)

Natural Menopause
"7 Natural Alternatives to Reduce the Symptoms of Menopause"

Vaginal and Urinary Changes in Menopause
As women age, the vaginal mucosa thins and vaginal secretions decrease. Without estrogen replacement, these changes lead to a potential for discomfort during intercourse and increased risk of both vaginal and urinary tract infections.

Menopause and Sleep
Menopause,insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep disturbances often go hand-in-hand. Learn about the causes of menopausal insomnia and sleep problems, and find out about traditional and alternative treatments.

Surgical Menopause
Information about surgical menopause that occurs when a woman undergoes a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy. Learn about the sudden symptoms of menopause that occur after surgery, as well as traditional and alternative treatments for surgical menopause.

Thyroid Problems and Menopause
Report on the relationship of menopause to thyroid disease.

Alternative Therapies to Relieve Menopausal Symptoms
This menopause site offers suggestions of alternative remedies for the discomforts of menopause, including lifestyle changes, dietary and herbal products, imagery exercises and Reiki healing.

Evening Primrose Oil
This site is an offshoot of the Hystersisters Support site that offers alternative herbal treatments of a variety of symptoms of menopause and PMS. Evening Primrose Oil is rapidly gaining in popularity as a panacea for many symptoms.

Menopause FAQ
"Menopause, Perimenopause & Postmenopause: Definitions, Terms & Concepts"

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