Menopause

Estradiol and Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Menopause

Dear Doctor, I would like to know your thoughts regarding taking estradiol vaginal inserts or cream, prescribed by my doctor for menopausal symptoms of dryness, thinning, etc. Imvexxy estradiol vaginal inserts were prescribed at recent visit, another time estrace .01% was discussed. My doctor assures... [Read more...]

Menopausal Dryness

Hello, I am 59, post menstrual and taking synthroid. I also have mild asthma which I mention because at an earlier age when I started taking birth control pills I experienced an dramatic increase in asthma problems and do not want to go back to that again, however I am experiencing problems with dryness... [Read more...]

Brown Discharge Entering Menopause

Hello, I am 55 years old, about one month short of my full menopause year. Every so often, after urinating, I find the paper has what looks to be brown mucous, very light. No spotting, just on the paper. Do I have anything to worry about or is this normal? Thank you, Peggy  Read More →

Hysterectomy and Menopause

I am 51, and had a hysterectomy in 2001 but still have one ovary. I just had my blood tested for menopause and was told I am in the luteal phase, not menopause. When I read up on that phase all I found was information on ovulation and infertility. How does the luteal phase tie in with menopause or does... [Read more...]