menopause

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Our levels of oestrogen and progesterone shift most substantially during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, menopause, pregnancy and while breastfeeding – which can make you less able to regulate your temperature.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Many people may not even be aware that they have the condition until they have experienced a fracture or had a bone density test, typically recommended because of risk factors such as age and menopause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

For instance, hormonal changes, especially the decline in estrogen after the menopause, can significantly increase bone breakdown.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

The various medical terms used over the course of women’s reproductive lives haven’t done much to make menopause sound less depressing.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

He’d pioneered the use of estrogen for treating symptoms of menopause and made important early discoveries about endometriosis.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot