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A nationwide estradiol patch shortage has pushed pharmacies to substitute Dotti, Sandoz, and Mylan generics, and thousands of women are reporting migraines, hot-flash returns, and breakthrough bleeding. Here is what's happening, what to ask for at the pharmacy, and what the alternatives are.
U.S. IVF cycles now average $29,000 to $54,000, and most states do not require insurance coverage. A 2026 KFF Health News investigation found that the number of Americans going to Greek and Spanish clinics grew by 37 percent last year. Here is what they pay, what they get, and the legal and medical realities.
Chronic dry eye disease is two to three times more common in women than men, and the gap widens sharply during perimenopause. The cause is hormonal, the consequences are real, and the treatments are better than the over-the-counter drops most women try first.
Hot flashes and brain fog are real, frequent, and disruptive in the workplace. Under the ADA and EEOC guidance, severe menopausal symptoms can qualify as a disability requiring reasonable accommodation. Here is what to ask for, how to document, and what protections the law actually offers.
A 2026 Journal of Sexual Medicine study found that many women treated repeatedly for recurrent UTIs had no infection at all. The real cause was hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction, both of which respond to non-antibiotic treatment.
Updated guidelines now recommend at-home HPV self-swab testing as an option for cervical cancer screening. Here is who qualifies, how it works, and what the results mean.
A 2026 Mayo analysis found hormone therapy use fell to 1.7 percent by 2023 despite stronger evidence. Here is the gap between the data and the prescription pad.
Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is a 14-day pill for postpartum depression, a faster alternative to infusion therapy. Here is how it works, who it helps, and what to watch for.
Tirzepatide and orforglipron labels warn that slowed digestion can blunt oral birth control. Here is the backup-window rule every woman on the pill and a GLP-1 needs to know.
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) got its first formal guideline in 2025, and vaginal estrogen data link it to fewer infections and hospitalizations. Here is the symptom most women are never told about.
In February 2026 the FDA removed the boxed cardiovascular, breast-cancer, and dementia warnings from six menopausal hormone therapy products. Here is what changed, what did not, and who should still be careful.
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Perimenopause and ADHD share strikingly similar symptoms. A 2025 population study found women with ADHD report nearly double the rate of severe perimenopausal symptoms.
A June 2026 real-world study confirms fezolinetant improves hot flashes, depression, and anxiety. Here is what that means for women who cannot or choose not to use hormone therapy.
Some women feel miserable starting hormone therapy. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about adjustment, red flags, and real relief.
Women with PCOS agonize over metformin vs GLP-1. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about which helps and the real tradeoffs.
Forgetting words mid-sentence terrifies women in perimenopause. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the cause and real fixes.
Mood swings on the pill are real and common. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the cause and how to find a fit that works.
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PCOS is often misread as a weight problem. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about insulin, symptoms, and real treatment.
Is estrogen worth it in perimenopause? Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about benefits, risks, and who should pause.
Frequent urination with normal tests is common in perimenopause. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the cause and relief.
Waking at 3am is a hallmark of perimenopause. Here is what 2025-2026 research says about the cause and what helps you sleep again.
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