Discover how smoking influences menopause timing, symptom severity, and long-term health — essential insights for those navigating the change or supporting someone who...
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Journal/ Menopause
The Impact of Smoking: A Menopause Perspective
November 04, 2025 | 5 min read
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Journal/ Menopause
The Importance of Calcium During Menopause for Bone Health
November 04, 2025 | 5 min read
Changes in estrogen levels that start in perimenopause can make women more vulnerable to osteoporosis. Calcium is particularly important for bone health during this ph...
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Journal/ Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT After Menopause: How to Improve Quality of Life After 60
November 04, 2025 | 9 min read
Menopausal symptoms often last for 7 to 12 years. Nearly 45% of women aged 60 to 65 continue to experience symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. This article exp...
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Journal/ Lifestyle
The Health Benefits of Female Friendship
November 04, 2025 | 5 min read
Strong female friendships do more than bring joy; they can help boost health, ease menopause symptoms, and even extend life. Discover why social connections are just a...
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Journal/ Hormone Replacement Therapy
How Long Does HRT Last? Expiration and Storage
November 04, 2025 | 5 min read
Shelf life, storage, and disposal can directly affect the safety and effectiveness of HRT, especially when medications are used past their expiration date. This articl...
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