Managing Menopause

Use the resources below to supplement the information found in the "Managing Menopause"  brochure.

Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis)
Vaginal atrophy is a change in the vagina that develops when the level of estrogen, the so-called female hormone, decline. Vaginal tissue becomes thin, dry, and shrunken. The vagina may become more prone to inflammation in an atrophic state. Common conditions with low estrogen levels that cause vaginal atrophy include: Common signs of vaginal atrophy include vaginal dryness, vaginal itching or burning, painful sexual intercourse, and possibly light bleeding after intercourse.
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Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are brief feelings of intense warmth and sweating. Hot flashes commonly occur in women around the time of menopause.
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Are You In, Out or Post-Menopause
Menopause is a process, not an event. That can make it hard for a woman to tell if she is premenopausal, has started menopause, or is almost finished with this stage of life.
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Menopause Makeover
Women who have hot flashes and mood swings or difficulty getting a good night's rest may be experiencing perimenopause bedlam. Perimenopause is the few years before and after menopause.
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Sex and the older woman
More women are remaining sexually active after menopause, but concern about sexually transmitted infections has not been a priority, leading to an increase in such infections.
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When sex gives more pain than pleasure
Dyspareunia is a common problem for many postmenopausal women.
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8 secrets to a good night's sleep
Tired of feeling tired? Here are some simple tips to help you get to sleep.
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Stopping repeated urinary tract infections
The drop in estrogen after menopause increases a woman's risk of urinary tract infections. Antibiotics can treat a UTI. To help prevent repeat infections, a woman should fully empty her bladder each time she uses the bathroom and drink plenty of water.
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