Obstetrics & gynaecology

Q & A: Perimenopause transitions and concerns

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 41 years old, and at my last women's health appointment, I was told I was in perimenopause. What exactly does that mean? I haven't had any symptoms. What should I expect? Is there anything I should ...

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Body dissatisfaction can lead to eating disorders at any age

Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife. A new study ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Everything you need to know about perimenopause

It's time we talk about perimenopause. Your mother, your grandmother, and her grandmother probably referred to this transition to menopause as "the change" if they mentioned it at all. Today, with research underway, and acknowledgement ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

A new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. This finding indicates the potential of using the IgG glycome composition as an early predictor for ...

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Perimenopause often signals beginning of sexual dysfunction

For some women, sex becomes less satisfying with age, with a pronounced decline during perimenopause. A new study indicates that sexual dysfunction increases by nearly 30% during perimenopause, and vaginal dryness most often ...

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