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title: Your Menopause Questions
date: 2022-09-28T03:00:00-04:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Your Menopause Questions

Women Living Better covers a number of topics and questions related to menopause, perimenopause, and the menstrual cycle, such as seeking healthcare during perimenopause, tracking the menstrual cycle, and symptoms of perimenopause. The website features articles providing important facts about menopause, a hosts of searchable blog posts on symptoms of menopause and other changes the body experiences, and surveys documenting the lived experience of those going through menopause.

> Are you in your late 30s/early 40s and experiencing disrupted sleep, mood changes, night sweats, or other perimenopause symptoms but still getting a monthly period? Women Living Better helps you learn about the normal — yet often disruptive — changes that happen in the many years leading up to menopause.

[View the site ](https://womenlivingbetter.org/)

SOURCE: Women Living Better

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- [ signs & symptoms of perimenopause & menopause](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/signs-symptoms-perimenopause-menopause)
- [aging](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/aging)
- [perimenopause](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/perimenopause)
- [menopause](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/menopause)
- [menopausal hormone treatment](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/menopausal-hormone-treatment)

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[ResourcesRead

## Menopause Movements and Menopause Capitalism

The authors of "Hot Flash" discuss how menopause capitalism tries to profit from the growth of menopause awareness, selling dubious products that do not take our health needs seriously.

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The authors of "Hot Flash" discuss how menopause capitalism tries to profit from the growth of menopause awareness, selling dubious products that do not take our health needs seriously.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-movements-capitalism)

[ResourcesRead

## Menopause Glossary

An extremely detailed, even comprehensive, glossary of terminology related to menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause.

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An extremely detailed, even comprehensive, glossary of terminology related to menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-glossary)

[Stories & ConversationsWatch

## Coping with Perimenopause

JF discusses her perimenopause symptoms. She explains her difficulty with the healthcare system and finding a perimenopause specialist.

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JF discusses her perimenopause symptoms. She explains her difficulty with the healthcare system and finding a perimenopause specialist.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-coping-with-perimenopause)

[ResourcesWatch

## Navigating Menopause

Dr. Laura Zucker and Dr. Parra Tomkins talk about menopause care, including the program they created called the Hot Flash Café to support their patients.

![An indigo background with purple swirls. At the top in white is the following text: "Navigating Menopause: Expert Discussion with Dr. Laura Zucker and Dr. Parra Tomkins." Below are headshots of Dr. Laura Zucker, Dr. Parra Tomkins, and Sarah Pillone.](data:image/png;base64,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)

Dr. Laura Zucker and Dr. Parra Tomkins talk about menopause care, including the program they created called the Hot Flash Café to support their patients.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/navigating-menopause-zucker-tomkins)

[Stories & ConversationsRead

## Celebrating Menopause

Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause.

![Mature women celebrate with champagne](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAEIklEQVRIiV1WTZoruQ0DQMrdM182WeRGuf+FxgKyoFT2S3VZLblkQvwBWPzvf4jvK0iQwIY39hvvuYF/gH+AN+AG/kb/hdcvfn7x+4Pfn3///vzrZ/318/pZ/Vq9uqpUohp/2geBAAFxbgEiuEFDhAp8AQ0JEkiQTRZAkADJxxBANPVZ/gERIEQAJwYCBiJKSAMLWlgLvar6X6qXtKgiBYjkIANo9LXPa55FvMImSiEBITsp7sa2HAVFdddavV5rvbp/VC+pqaIEagwF7OMcAIIS+Qv+QAsssAIVGdCEETMmIkBgUaXq6uqeTzWrqQYLUiiSzZ7QiXxRv9SLWtSCiuxIoEKGDGEiRDinIYsSq1SlrqqSVJSOE1SI1voLENljV/WilqqpOU6Bgg4GDgAn+ySoMUiJJUoiOdmfbc3+GyDVUlOraqmX6mCoiqrviglxRgAMxxtynouTYII4SWb/EqRKatVSr6pVvVSr+gCc1ImgpniDO05FI0CmQMng8xTNepGkimr1ql7Vq2dSS92q+ors1N/58SVlgiQBjDM5zwM0a5GUSnUAul+1Vh+YVrWGlTwYj3UjcxlO7HhWiYMgB6DHA1UPhlb3AKxVvfoAFCWeEDHnqHHsxN47pu1smwiTBAbSVJ0Q1WBUTVV/MEZXSqqHogmCOaq3bYv25oYJ7B3SDpABAIlJZl0/qqu7Vg+FqrtUqgEQiARGbDuh9zax91AkAI0wgBA3JICkeDMp1Ry5qqovxgHQSfIF2PbxCRCQxAoTcHLOztEmgQOjC6PJ7UG6tTS8D8KEFLhBBlFKiSMmpEkyDNiHEfcmRfGDodIzqSI5eXbABJxAQ5ESWaTGOq7dfnhyBP0wkeTsvkAaFThUUOJAZkSHj13ysu3KficBpiqehnD6xgP1mX0JPYGv74/U8+k7F6MT4PIlufz79J7bI/gY4Kcr/dmmnjPyaS5B2yZJyR+QodEwEXeNIAA5vS6fL2fjMZ4wmXEYPwCSPaT0g5OHrXn+Hcx7hK+tRo52YDiQKHHS3qbiTdel/YU5Y6KzIpPbsQ+N5z5/X9I3fijovTcj0rXtoeaolp2L5pgW4ZNYwFcnznU1aXSPMS9Se2/aBq1t23t/fnRHznOCPkIf4KqQn3PFhk+gnkz0fr9HJrf3l/Xn2tuiDe4AVI6U4oRme/vcx4l5NXhi1Xu/ZZn0u91n83F923VA7guVjgcTDn87sRNjnHC+QvR+hxLl2t77RvUPV2jDQ5zkNoNPArztnS8PcPwYD95vSVYdowdjUv3/AMM1f3nwXRW4aeBXObXfb1RZOycBt3J8W6DtfABykpxbOvfsNvzFhpvnjneAKdJTag/X7opO5ASIgMeDW5+3Nx+jmAmAEBgA3heD4JvAf0xwvP6m8RWLj8DgKARwxOR/o2Zqp7IBzxgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)

Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/celebrating-menopause)

[ResourcesRead

## Queer/LGBTQIA+ Menopause

London-based therapist Tania Glyde and the Queer Menopause Collective strive to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences of menopause.

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London-based therapist Tania Glyde and the Queer Menopause Collective strive to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences of menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/queer-lgbtqia-menopause)

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## Menopause Stories

In this video, women talk about their experiences of menopause, including the physical changes and how going through menopause shifted their views on aging.

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In this video, women talk about their experiences of menopause, including the physical changes and how going through menopause shifted their views on aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/menopause-stories)

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## Indigenous Women's Stories on Menopause

A group of Indigenous women elders share their experiences with perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the mainstream silence around menopause.

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A group of Indigenous women elders share their experiences with perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the mainstream silence around menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/indigenous-womens-stories-on-menopause)

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## Going through Menopause as a Black Butch-Identified Woman

Mo George shares her story of coming out, aging while queer, and what it’s like to be a Black Butch-identified woman going through menopause.

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Mo George shares her story of coming out, aging while queer, and what it’s like to be a Black Butch-identified woman going through menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/black-butch-menopause)

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## Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Heart Disease

This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults.

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This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/10-things-lgbt-heart-disease)

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## 2020 Report: Caregiving in the United States

A report on the demographics of caregivers in the United States, the nature of care work, caregiver stress/health, the financial impact of caregiving, and more.

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A report on the demographics of caregivers in the United States, the nature of care work, caregiver stress/health, the financial impact of caregiving, and more.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/2020-report-caregiving-in-the-united-states)

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## Finding an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community

A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.

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A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-guide-to-finding-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-long-term-care-community)

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## Sharing What I Learned about Perimenopause

Nina shares how her experience with perimenopause led her to co-found Women Living Better, a resource that demystifies the menopause transition.

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Nina shares how her experience with perimenopause led her to co-found Women Living Better, a resource that demystifies the menopause transition.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-the-very-early-perimenopause)

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## Affordable Housing Initiative for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

This site includes a resource library for housing for LGBTQ+ older adults and access to various reports on LGBTQ+ aging.

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This site includes a resource library for housing for LGBTQ+ older adults and access to various reports on LGBTQ+ aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/affordable-housing-initiative-for-lgbtq-elders)

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## Ageism and Heterosexism in African American LGBT Lives

This article tells the stories of LGBT African Americans, their very real problems around coming of age, and how those experiences shaped their lives as they grew older.

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This article tells the stories of LGBT African Americans, their very real problems around coming of age, and how those experiences shaped their lives as they grew older.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ageism-and-heterosexism-in-african-american-lgbtqi-lives)

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## Ageism Ignores and Insults the Competence of Adults

This article by Margaret Morganroth Gullette addresses the harm caused by ageism and “age shaming,” especially as it relates to assumptions about competence.

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This article by Margaret Morganroth Gullette addresses the harm caused by ageism and “age shaming,” especially as it relates to assumptions about competence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ageism-ignores-and-insults-the-competence-of-adults)

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## Aging & Inequity

Economic insecurity and inequity magnify over time for many women, especially marginalized women. What policies could address this problem?

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Economic insecurity and inequity magnify over time for many women, especially marginalized women. What policies could address this problem?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/aging-and-inequity)

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## Finding a Perimenopause Specialist

JF recalls the research she did to find a perimenopause specialist in her area who would accept her insurance.

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JF recalls the research she did to find a perimenopause specialist in her area who would accept her insurance.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-a-perimenopause-specialist)

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## Recognizing My Symptoms of Perimenopause on My Own

JF shares the difficulties of living with perimenopause, a condition for which there is little research and no consensus on symptoms.

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JF shares the difficulties of living with perimenopause, a condition for which there is little research and no consensus on symptoms.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-recognizing-my-symptoms-of-perimenopause-on-my-own)

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## Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study

Reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other resources from the University of Washington’s National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study.

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Reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other resources from the University of Washington’s National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/aging-with-pride-national-health-aging-and-sexuality-gender-study)

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## Giving My Younger Self Advice

JZ shares advice about aging, highlights the importance of staying active, and discusses her thyroid disease.

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JZ shares advice about aging, highlights the importance of staying active, and discusses her thyroid disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-giving-my-younger-self-advice)

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## Interacting With Doctors as an Older Woman

JZ discusses how her knowledge of her body has grown with age and how her experiences with doctors have improved.

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JZ discusses how her knowledge of her body has grown with age and how her experiences with doctors have improved.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-interacting-with-doctors-as-an-older-woman)

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## Care Work in Massachusetts: A Call for Gender, Racial, and Economic Justice

This report highlights the gendered, racial, and economic inequities in care work, a field dominated by immigrant women and women of color.

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This report highlights the gendered, racial, and economic inequities in care work, a field dominated by immigrant women and women of color.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/care-work-in-massachusetts-a-call-for-gender-racial-and-economic-justice)

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## CeMCOR: The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research

A broad collection of information about menstrual health. Topic areas include fertility, heavy flow, hot flashes, cramps and painful periods, contraception, and more.

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A broad collection of information about menstrual health. Topic areas include fertility, heavy flow, hot flashes, cramps and painful periods, contraception, and more.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/cemcor-the-centre-for-menstrual-cycle-and-ovulation-research)

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## Looking Ahead as I Grow Older

JZ discusses when she first began thinking about and preparing for aging and the health challenges she has faced as she has aged.

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JZ discusses when she first began thinking about and preparing for aging and the health challenges she has faced as she has aged.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-looking-ahead-as-i-grow-older)

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## Aging and My Role as a Geriatric Social Worker

JZ shares how her geriatric social work has influenced the way she sees her own aging process, merging her personal and professional perspective.

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JZ shares how her geriatric social work has influenced the way she sees her own aging process, merging her personal and professional perspective.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-aging-and-my-role-as-geriatric-social-worker)

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## Common Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause

This evidence-based, feminist resource aims to demystify perimenopause and normalize the symptoms that often start before periods become irregular.

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This evidence-based, feminist resource aims to demystify perimenopause and normalize the symptoms that often start before periods become irregular.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/common-perimenopause-symptoms)

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## Conversation with Dr. Jen Gunter: The Menopause Manifesto

An interview with Dr. Jen Gunter on rethinking menopause and her book, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism.

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An interview with Dr. Jen Gunter on rethinking menopause and her book, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/conversation-with-dr-jen-gunter-the-menopause-manifesto)

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## Perimenopause: The Ugly, The Bad, and The Good!

Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Ann Marie Meyer offers encouragement in facing the many sides of perimenopause and its symptoms.

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Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Ann Marie Meyer offers encouragement in facing the many sides of perimenopause and its symptoms.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-perimenopause-the-ugly-the-bad-and-the-good)

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## Create Your Care Plan: An LGBT Person's Guide to Preparing for Medical Procedures

This resource provides straightforward guidance on creating individualized and customized plans for LGBT older adults’ short- and long-term health challenges.

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This resource provides straightforward guidance on creating individualized and customized plans for LGBT older adults’ short- and long-term health challenges.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/create-your-care-plan-an-lgbtqia-persons-guide-to-preparing-for-medical-procedures)

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## Culture May Influence How Women Experience Menopause

A study suggests that cultural differences shape how many people experience menopause.

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A study suggests that cultural differences shape how many people experience menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/culture-may-influence-how-women-experience-menopause)

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## "Decolonizing The Crone" and Reclaiming The Freedom of Aging

Omisade Burney-Scott speaks about her work with aging and menopause, including her multimedia project, “Decolonizing the Crone”

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Omisade Burney-Scott speaks about her work with aging and menopause, including her multimedia project, “Decolonizing the Crone”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/decolonizing-the-crone-and-reclaiming-the-freedom-of-aging)

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## The Importance of Demystifying Perimenopause

Endocrinology professor and menstrual cycle researcher Dr. Jerilynn Prior addresses common misconceptions about perimenopause.

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Endocrinology professor and menstrual cycle researcher Dr. Jerilynn Prior addresses common misconceptions about perimenopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/demystifying-perimenopause)

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## Embracing Our Aging Bodies: On Menopause, Trauma, and More

Two authors, Heather Corinna and Kimberly Dark, talk with one another about menopause, trauma, body positivity, and vulnerability.

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Two authors, Heather Corinna and Kimberly Dark, talk with one another about menopause, trauma, body positivity, and vulnerability.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/embracing-our-aging-bodies-on-menopause-trauma-and-more)

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## Emotional Planning for Retirement

In this hour-long podcast episode, Dorian Mintzer and Louise Nayer discuss how to navigate the emotional side of retirement

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In this hour-long podcast episode, Dorian Mintzer and Louise Nayer discuss how to navigate the emotional side of retirement](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/emotional-planning-for-retirement)

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## Fact Sheets on Aging for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders

A collection of fact sheets from the National Indian Council on Aging

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A collection of fact sheets from the National Indian Council on Aging](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/fact-sheets-on-aging-for-american-indian-and-alaska-native-elders)

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## Female, Elderly and Poor

A short Canadian documentary in which four older women discuss their working lives, caring for partners, and their current experiences of living in poverty.

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A short Canadian documentary in which four older women discuss their working lives, caring for partners, and their current experiences of living in poverty.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/female-elderly-and-poor)

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## It Takes a Village

In this video, Norby Blake, a White Earth Tribe elder, shares her experience as a community organizer.

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In this video, Norby Blake, a White Earth Tribe elder, shares her experience as a community organizer.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/it-takes-a-village-on-building-the-first-urban-health-clinic-for-american-indians)

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## Heart Disease: Sex-Related Differences in Presentation and Treatment

Factors such as age, menopause and perimenopause, and breast cancer lead men and women to experience heart health--and heart attacks--very differently. This article explains the connections.

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Factors such as age, menopause and perimenopause, and breast cancer lead men and women to experience heart health--and heart attacks--very differently. This article explains the connections.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heart-disease-sex-related)

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## Heart Palpitations and Menopause

This video discusses the symptoms of heart palpitations, or irregular heartbeats, that may occur around menopause.

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This video discusses the symptoms of heart palpitations, or irregular heartbeats, that may occur around menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heart-palpitations-and-menopause)

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## Here's Why Ageism Takes an Especially Heavy Toll on LGBTQ Older Adults

How do seniors experience ageism? Why is the toll greater for older LGBTQ adults?

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How do seniors experience ageism? Why is the toll greater for older LGBTQ adults?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heres-why-ageism-takes-an-especially-heavy-toll-on-lgbtqia-seniors)

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## Homophobia in Elder Care

How can eldercare programs better understand, and meet, the needs of older LGBTQ people?

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How can eldercare programs better understand, and meet, the needs of older LGBTQ people?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/homophobia-in-elder-care)

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## Honoring Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland

Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland, an older Black transgender man, is finally receiving his due.

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Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland, an older Black transgender man, is finally receiving his due.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/honoring-musician-beverly-glenn-copeland)

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## Housing for Older People

This article discusses how housing inequities and discrimination disproportionately harm older women, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people.

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This article discusses how housing inequities and discrimination disproportionately harm older women, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/housing-for-older-people)

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## Women’s Voices: The Lived Experience of the Path To Menopause

Most women assume that menopause-related changes will happen at age 50 or later. But for many, the changes begin long before that, while periods are still coming monthly.

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Most women assume that menopause-related changes will happen at age 50 or later. But for many, the changes begin long before that, while periods are still coming monthly.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/womens-voices-the-lived-experience-of-the-path-to-menopause)

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## How a Positive Mindset around Aging Can Transform Your Life

A positive attitude about aging can lead to a longer, healthier life, but many older people face real obstacles to happiness, as this source notes.

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A positive attitude about aging can lead to a longer, healthier life, but many older people face real obstacles to happiness, as this source notes.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-a-positive-mindset-aroung-aging-can-transform-your-life)

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## How Ageism Worsened in the COVID-19 Pandemic

This video explores how COVID-19 has affected older populations, exposing the deep underlying ageism in our society.

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This video explores how COVID-19 has affected older populations, exposing the deep underlying ageism in our society.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-ageism-worsened-in-the-covid-19-pandemic)

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## Isabel Allende on Aging, Motherhood, and More

In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80.

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In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/isabel-allende-on-aging-motherhood-and-more)

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## How to Discuss Sex with Elderly Patients

This article offers advice to medical doctors about talking to older adults about sex and sexuality.

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This article offers advice to medical doctors about talking to older adults about sex and sexuality.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-discuss-sex-with-elderly-patients)

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## Stories on Gender, Aging, and Care Work

These personal essays reflect on feminism, ageism, social inequalities, and care work. Essayists Joan Ditzion, Phyllis Mitzen, Connie Goldman, and Nancy Hooyman write about their personal journeys, and call for more feminist work on women and aging.

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These personal essays reflect on feminism, ageism, social inequalities, and care work. Essayists Joan Ditzion, Phyllis Mitzen, Connie Goldman, and Nancy Hooyman write about their personal journeys, and call for more feminist work on women and aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/stories-on-gender-aging-and-care-work)

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## How to Prevent Heart Disease After Menopause

This episode of the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Podcast discusses the links between menopause and heart health, including lifestyles changes to consider.

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This episode of the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Podcast discusses the links between menopause and heart health, including lifestyles changes to consider.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-prevent-heart-disease-after-menopause)

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## Isolation: A Covert Foe

An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults.

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An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/isolation-a-covert-foe)

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## Living in Uncertain Times: Experiences of Menopause and Reproductive Aging

Author Heather Dillaway explores the everyday experiences of women living in and passing through the stages of perimenopause and menopause.

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Author Heather Dillaway explores the everyday experiences of women living in and passing through the stages of perimenopause and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/living-in-uncertain-times-experiences-of-menopause-and-reproductive-aging)

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## Many Older People Can't Afford Basic Necessities

This article highlights the challenges posed by economic insecurity for older adults. It shows how to use the Elder Index to advocate for those living in poverty.

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This article highlights the challenges posed by economic insecurity for older adults. It shows how to use the Elder Index to advocate for those living in poverty.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/many-older-people-cant-afford-basic-necessities)

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## High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy, Menopausal Symptoms, and Risk of Heart Disease

A video overview of a new study that showed that women who experienced hot flashes and night sweats during menopause were also more likely to have high blood pressure during pregnancy. Both are indicators of a higher risk of heart disease.

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A video overview of a new study that showed that women who experienced hot flashes and night sweats during menopause were also more likely to have high blood pressure during pregnancy. Both are indicators of a higher risk of heart disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopausal-symptoms-and-risk-of-heart-disease)

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## Menopausal Symptoms Due to Cancer Treatment

Information on how some cancer treatments can cause early or sudden menopausal symptoms. Includes questions to ask healthcare providers.

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Information on how some cancer treatments can cause early or sudden menopausal symptoms. Includes questions to ask healthcare providers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopausal-symptoms-due-to-cancer-treatment)

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## Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk

Starting menopause before age 40 increases the risk of future coronary heart disease

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Starting menopause before age 40 increases the risk of future coronary heart disease](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-and-cardiovascular-risk)

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## National Poll on Healthy Aging: Reports

Reports on how to age healthily, covering ageism, brain health, hearing loss, choosing a doctor, the value of pets, medical marijuana, and more.

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Reports on how to age healthily, covering ageism, brain health, hearing loss, choosing a doctor, the value of pets, medical marijuana, and more.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/national-poll-on-healthy-aging-reports)

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## Our Better Half Podcast: Reel Old Sex with Joan Price and Jessica Drake

This podcast episode addresses sex among older adults, featuring an interview with Joan Price, an expert on senior sex, and Jessica Drake, a sexuality educator and filmmaker.

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This podcast episode addresses sex among older adults, featuring an interview with Joan Price, an expert on senior sex, and Jessica Drake, a sexuality educator and filmmaker.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/our-better-half-podcast-reel-old-sex-with-joan-price-and-jessica-drake)

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## The New Sexual Playground: Teaching Health Professionals about Aging and Sex

Podcast episode featuring Dr. Gretchen Frey about normalizing the challenges of remaining emotionally and sexually engaged as we age.

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Podcast episode featuring Dr. Gretchen Frey about normalizing the challenges of remaining emotionally and sexually engaged as we age.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/our-better-half-podcast-the-new-sexual-playground-teaching-health-professionals-about-aging-and-sex)

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## Policy Recommendations: Retirement Security for Women

The lifelong pay gap leaves women more vulnerable during retirement. Here are policy recommendations from the AAUW that may help.

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The lifelong pay gap leaves women more vulnerable during retirement. Here are policy recommendations from the AAUW that may help.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/policy-recommendations-retirement-security-for-women)

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## Racial Disparities in Economic Security

Structural racism and sexism impact access to healthcare, food, housing, education, and employment, which can result in economic insecurity.

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Structural racism and sexism impact access to healthcare, food, housing, education, and employment, which can result in economic insecurity.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/racial-disparities-in-economic-security)

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## Racial Wealth Gap Deepens U.S. Retirement Crisis

This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans.

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This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/racial-wealth-gap-deepens-u-s-retirement-crisis)

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## Reflections on Women's Retirement

Ruth Ray Karpen shares recent research and her own experience of what makes a “good retirement,” especially for baby boomers.

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Ruth Ray Karpen shares recent research and her own experience of what makes a “good retirement,” especially for baby boomers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/reflections-on-womens-retirement)

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## Shifting the Narrative Around Menopause

Omisade Burney-Scott, the founder of Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, argues for a shift in the narrative and culture around aging and menopause.

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Omisade Burney-Scott, the founder of Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, argues for a shift in the narrative and culture around aging and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/shifting-the-narrative-around-menopause)

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## TED Talk: Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex? Lessons from an Aging Sexuality Educator by Jane Fleishman

This TEDx video discusses sex and intimacy in older adults, promoting a healthy sexuality for older people.

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This TEDx video discusses sex and intimacy in older adults, promoting a healthy sexuality for older people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ted-talk-is-it-ok-for-grandma-to-have-sex-lessons-from-an-aging-sexuality-educator-by-jane-fleishman)

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## The Cost of Menopause for Women in the Workplace

A 2023 study by the Mayo Clinic highlights the economic price of menopause for women in the workplace.

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A 2023 study by the Mayo Clinic highlights the economic price of menopause for women in the workplace.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-cost-of-menopause-for-women-in-the-workplace)

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## The Economics of Healthy Aging for Women

Kerry Hannon summarizes insights from a panel entitled Race, Gender, and Work: The Economics of Healthy Aging.

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Kerry Hannon summarizes insights from a panel entitled Race, Gender, and Work: The Economics of Healthy Aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-economics-of-healthy-aging-for-women)

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## The Financial Education Every Feminist Needs

This article discusses the work of financial coach Saundra Davis, on helping women recognize their personal power within a system that is oppressive.

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This article discusses the work of financial coach Saundra Davis, on helping women recognize their personal power within a system that is oppressive.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-financial-education-every-feminist-needs)

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## The Retirement Crisis for Women of Color

Why women of color are at greater risk for retirement poverty, and how we can address the gender, racial, and economic inequities at the root of this.

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Why women of color are at greater risk for retirement poverty, and how we can address the gender, racial, and economic inequities at the root of this.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-retirement-crisis-for-women-of-color)

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## The Stonewall Generation: Q&A with Dr. Jane Fleishman

In this interview, Dr. Fleishman provides insight into the stories she collected in her book, The Stonewall Generation, which features LGBTQIA+ elders.

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In this interview, Dr. Fleishman provides insight into the stories she collected in her book, The Stonewall Generation, which features LGBTQIA+ elders.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-stonewall-generation-qa-with-dr-jane-fleishman)

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## Tools to Overcome Social Isolation

A plethora of resources to help us understand, and overcome, social isolation. Includes an assessment tool and an interactive map.

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A plethora of resources to help us understand, and overcome, social isolation. Includes an assessment tool and an interactive map.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/tools-to-overcome-social-isolation)

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## Transgender Women and Menopause

This article addresses how trans women relate to menopause and the importance of trans inclusive health care.

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This article addresses how trans women relate to menopause and the importance of trans inclusive health care.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/transgender-women-and-menopause)

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## We Need to Talk About the LGBTQ+ Menopause Experience

This article examines data from the UK and shares stories from LGBTQ+ people who have gone through menopause.

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This article examines data from the UK and shares stories from LGBTQ+ people who have gone through menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/we-need-to-talk-about-the-lgbtqia-menopause-experience)

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## When Retirement is Unaffordable

This article addresses the growing number of older adults who cannot afford to retire.

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This article addresses the growing number of older adults who cannot afford to retire.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/when-retirement-is-unaffordable)

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## Who Knows When My Period Will Arrive Next?: A Conversation about Menopause

Jaclyn Friedman interviews Heather Corinna about their personal story as a non-binary person experiencing menopause.

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Jaclyn Friedman interviews Heather Corinna about their personal story as a non-binary person experiencing menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/who-knows-when-my-period-will-arrive-next-a-conversation-about-menopause)

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## A Joyful Menopause

A celebratory story about the positive aspects of menopause, with thoughts on how to embrace “the change.”

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A celebratory story about the positive aspects of menopause, with thoughts on how to embrace “the change.”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/why-we-should-celebrate-the-joys-of-menopause)

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## Health Risks of Loneliness and Social Isolation

Loneliness and social isolation affect a significant number of older people in the United States.

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Loneliness and social isolation affect a significant number of older people in the United States.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/health-risks-of-loneliness-and-social-isolation)

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## Growing Older: Get Involved

Find groups and organizations that are fighting back against ageism and working to support dignity and equality for old and aging people.

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Find groups and organizations that are fighting back against ageism and working to support dignity and equality for old and aging people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/growing-older-get-involved)

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## How to Choose Lubricants and Vaginal Moisturizers for Pleasure and Safety

Women vary in how much lubrication they naturally produce. Using a lubricant or vaginal moisturizer can make sex more enjoyable.

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Women vary in how much lubrication they naturally produce. Using a lubricant or vaginal moisturizer can make sex more enjoyable.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-choose-lubricants-and-vaginal-moisturizers-for-pleasure-and-safety)

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## Pussy Wetness and Discharge

Understanding the different types of vaginal moisture and discharge can help you understand your cycles and health.

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Understanding the different types of vaginal moisture and discharge can help you understand your cycles and health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/pussy-wetness-and-discharge)

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## Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion.

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Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/stress-urinary-incontinence-sui)

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## Treating Vaginal Dryness in Menopause

Vaginal dryness is a very common in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

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Vaginal dryness is a very common in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/treating-vaginal-dryness-in-menopause)

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## What Fresh Hell Is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You

Tips for taking care of yourself and getting through perimenopause and menopause.

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Tips for taking care of yourself and getting through perimenopause and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/what-fresh-hell-is-this-perimenopause-menopause-other-indignities-and-you)

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## Seeking Healthcare During Perimenopause

This resource provides tips and includes a “perimenopause snapshot” tool, which helps you track and summarize your specific symptoms. Sharing the snapshot with your healthcare provider can help you get what you want from your appointment.

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This resource provides tips and includes a “perimenopause snapshot” tool, which helps you track and summarize your specific symptoms. Sharing the snapshot with your healthcare provider can help you get what you want from your appointment.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/seeking-healthcare-during-perimenopause)

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## Understanding Hormonal Changes on the Path to Menopause

Many women don’t know that the symptoms normally associated with the menopause transition can begin early, well before menstrual irregularities occur. Learn about hormonal patterns and how they change over the course of perimenopause and menopause.

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Many women don’t know that the symptoms normally associated with the menopause transition can begin early, well before menstrual irregularities occur. Learn about hormonal patterns and how they change over the course of perimenopause and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/understanding-hormonal-changes-on-the-path-to-menopause)

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## Estrogen and Progesterone 101

What is a hormone? How do estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH govern the menstrual cycle? What else do hormones do?

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What is a hormone? How do estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH govern the menstrual cycle? What else do hormones do?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/estrogen-and-progesterone-101)

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## Understanding Bioidentical and Compounded Hormones

A three-part series on menopause hormone therapy (MHT) that examines the similarities and differences between bioidentical, FDA-approved, and compounded hormones.

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A three-part series on menopause hormone therapy (MHT) that examines the similarities and differences between bioidentical, FDA-approved, and compounded hormones.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/-understanding-bioidentical-and-compounded-hormones)

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## Menopause and Perimenopause: Get Involved

Find activist organizations and groups working to create supportive networks and policies, and to destigmatize menopause and perimenopause.

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Find activist organizations and groups working to create supportive networks and policies, and to destigmatize menopause and perimenopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-and-perimenopause-get-involved)

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## Retirement Security is Not Just about Money

How can we plan for our longevity? In this webinar, Jacquelyn James discusses retirement security and the psychological benefits of remaining useful and engaged, finding purpose at an older age.

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How can we plan for our longevity? In this webinar, Jacquelyn James discusses retirement security and the psychological benefits of remaining useful and engaged, finding purpose at an older age.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/planning-to-retire-well)

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## Menopause Effects on the Brain

Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi discusses how the hormones associated with menopause affect women's brains, especially in relation to Alzheimer's Disease.

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Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi discusses how the hormones associated with menopause affect women's brains, especially in relation to Alzheimer's Disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-effects-on-the-brain)

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## Caring for Heart Health during Menopause

This article discusses concrete ways we can make a plan to protect our heart health, including how to calculate our risk and recognize the often different signs of heart disease in women during menopause.

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This article discusses concrete ways we can make a plan to protect our heart health, including how to calculate our risk and recognize the often different signs of heart disease in women during menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/caring-for-heart-health-during-menopause)

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## Menopause and Heart Disease Risk

As we age, menopause affects our risk for heart disease in various ways. This article from the American Heart Association explains how.

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As we age, menopause affects our risk for heart disease in various ways. This article from the American Heart Association explains how.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menopause-and-heart-disease-risk)

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## The Menopause Morass: Media, Marketing, Misinformation

Health care journalist Gary Schwitzer critiques recent media messages around menopause. He integrates his perspective with that of researchers and experts, including OBOS co-founder Judy Norsigian and OBOS partner Nina Coslov.

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Health care journalist Gary Schwitzer critiques recent media messages around menopause. He integrates his perspective with that of researchers and experts, including OBOS co-founder Judy Norsigian and OBOS partner Nina Coslov.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-menopause-morass-media-marketing-misinformation)

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## What to Know About Midlife Women's Heart Health

Dr. Emily Lau discusses how menopausal changes can affect our heart health, including how early assessment can help prepare us for the changes in our bodies that will happen during menopause.

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Dr. Emily Lau discusses how menopausal changes can affect our heart health, including how early assessment can help prepare us for the changes in our bodies that will happen during menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/what-to-know-about-midlife-womens-heart-health)

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## Relationships & Sex: Don't Be Afraid of Hard Conversations

In this episode, we hear from musician and organizer, Sheryl Wiser, who found love again in her 60s; and Dr. Jane Fleishman, a certified sexuality educator who promotes the sexual wellness of older adults.

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In this episode, we hear from musician and organizer, Sheryl Wiser, who found love again in her 60s; and Dr. Jane Fleishman, a certified sexuality educator who promotes the sexual wellness of older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/relationships-sex-dont-be-afraid-of-hard-conversations)

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## Wisdom from the OBOS Founders

Founders of Our Bodies Ourselves discuss their personal experience of aging and their continued commitment to making health and sexuality information accessible to all women and gender-expansive people.

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Founders of Our Bodies Ourselves discuss their personal experience of aging and their continued commitment to making health and sexuality information accessible to all women and gender-expansive people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/wisdom-from-the-obos-founders)

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## We Need Legal Menopause Protections

U.S. law, government, and employers offer few accommodations for menopause symptoms in the workplace.

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U.S. law, government, and employers offer few accommodations for menopause symptoms in the workplace.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/legal-menopause-protections)

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## Air Pollution and Menopause Symptoms

Researchers find that air pollutants can worsen menopause symptoms by causing estrogen to decline faster.

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Researchers find that air pollutants can worsen menopause symptoms by causing estrogen to decline faster.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/air-pollution-menopause-symptoms)

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## To Survive on This Shore: The Experiences of Older Trans and Gender Nonconforming People

Photographs and interviews by Jess Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre portray the joyful and difficult lived experiences of older transgender adults in the U.S.

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Photographs and interviews by Jess Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre portray the joyful and difficult lived experiences of older transgender adults in the U.S.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/experiences-older-trans-gnc-people)

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## Sexism Contributes to Memory Decline in Women

Structural sexism is a measurable factor in the development of cognitive aging and memory decline, like Alzheimer's, in women.

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Structural sexism is a measurable factor in the development of cognitive aging and memory decline, like Alzheimer's, in women.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sexism-memory-decline-women)

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## The Menstrual Cycle and Women's Health

Our menstrual cycles can tell us a lot about our overall health.

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Our menstrual cycles can tell us a lot about our overall health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/menstrual-cycle-womens-health)

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## Potential Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

What are the possible risk factors for breast cancer? Are there ways to minimize our risk of developing breast cancer?

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What are the possible risk factors for breast cancer? Are there ways to minimize our risk of developing breast cancer?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/potential-breast-cancer-risk-factors)

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## Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and Early Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer in Older Adults

People 65 and over who are dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis have concerns about treatment that are often unique to an older population. Zoë Christopher shares insights from the 2024 meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

People 65 and over who are dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis have concerns about treatment that are often unique to an older population. Zoë Christopher shares insights from the 2024 meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/treating-triple-negative-breast-cancer-and-early-stage-her2-breast-cancer-in-older-adults)