Thurston says that hot flashes can occur any time during the day or night but typically only last for a minute or two. Hot flashes are most commonly caused by hormone changes related to menopause ...
It can be awkward (picture an hourlong gynecological exam, but friendlier), but it’s an underrated option for perimenopausal women with bladder, bowel, and sexual health struggles. Often, treatment is ...
Menopause — which usually occurs at around age 50 — officially begins 12 months after your last period. But even before that, the hormone levels in your body begin to fluctuate up and down.