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Sneaky symptoms of perimenopause
Perimenopause can sneak up on you, causing a variety of confusing symptoms. Learn how to identify symptoms of perimenopause and how to find relief.
Pregnancy still possible during perimenopause
I’m 48 years old and in perimenopause. I’ve missed a few periods and joked with my doctor about being pregnant. She said not to laugh -- it can happen. Considering my age, I was really surprised. What happens with your body in perimenopause? Do I need to keep using birth control?
Menopause transition may cause trouble learning
The largest study of its kind to date shows that women may not be able to learn as well shortly before menopause, compared with other stages in their lives.
Menopause: What is Menopause? Menopause Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis - Comprehensive Menopause Care
What is Menopause? A person is in menopause when the ovaries stop producing enough hormones and cause them to skip periods for 12 consecutive months. This can happen naturally, because of surgical removal of the ovaries, or due to medications affecting the health of the ovary like chemotherapy for cancer.
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Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses
Until now, there was no proof that menopause leads to gains in fat mass or losses of lean mass. The research shows that a simple measurement of body weight does not illustrate what is happening “under the skin.”
In the News - Comprehensive Menopause Care
Stay updated with the latest menopause news, treatment options, and menopause research at UCLA Health. Explore our resources and contact us today to learn more.
Andrea J. Rapkin, MD - Gynecology - Westwood OBGYN
Dr. Rapkin received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1975. She went on to study medicine at the University of New York in Buffalo where she received her M.D. in 1979. Dr. Rapkin completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA School of Medicine in 1983.
How to navigate primary ovarian insufficiency
For some women, monthly periods stop long before menopause. Learn why primary ovarian insufficiency happens — and how to manage it.
Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier
UCLA Health's Dr. Eve Glazier brings you the most current, candid and critical conversations in medicine today.
Midlife weight struggles (and how to manage them)
Some women may find weight management gets harder starting in middle age. These tips can help.
Strong bones aren’t built by calcium alone
Does taking calcium help keep your bones strong or not? I am going through perimenopause now, and osteoporosis is on my mind. A friend says that just a calcium supplement isn't enough, you need to think about vitamin K. I haven't even heard of that. Can you please explain?
Burning mouth syndrome affects women at much higher rate
I'm 54 years old and post-menopausal. I've had increasing issues with my lips for three years. At first, it felt like a persistent sunburn, and now my lips feel as if they are made of tissue paper. I'm otherwise healthy. Changing meds, including hormones, hasn't helped. What can this be?
Comprehensive Menopause Care
Experts in the Comprehensive Menopause Program provide collaborative, personalized treatment to reduce menopause symptoms and improve your quality of life.
How to increase estrogen naturally
Estrogen levels decrease in females as they age. If you have signs of low estrogen, these natural remedies may help.