Dr. Irene Wahba, of The Woman’s Group, discusses menopause; when it hits, the changes to expect, and hormone replacement therapy. Listen to Dr. Wahba’s Menopause Podcast on BayCare HealthChat or read the transcription at this link: Dr. Irene Wahba Discusses Menopause Podcast BayCare HealthChat™ is the official podcast series of BayCare, St. Joseph’s Hospitals, and
Read More...When does menopause begin? A woman is said to have reached menopause when she has not had a period for a full year. The average age of menopause is 51, but can be earlier or later in some families of women. Menopause is preceded by a transition period called perimenopause, which lasts from three to
Read More...Most women aren’t aware that osteoporosis is a silent condition that can accelerate after menopause and can cause back pain, curvature of the spine, and loss of height. In worse cases, it can cause hip or vertebral fracture, that can lead to limited mobility, pneumonia and even death. Women can be predisposed to osteoporosis due
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