A recent study found that abnormal menstrual bleeding during perimenopause is associated with fatigue. Heavy menstrual ...

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Changes to how long periods last, such as shorter or longer cycles and lighter or heavier periods, can be the first perimenopause symptoms. Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause, or ...

Brown discharge before a period could be implantation bleeding, which indicates pregnancy, or it may be due to perimenopause. In some cases, brown discharge may indicate an underlying condition.

Natural menopause occurs when you have had no menstrual periods for at least one year without being pregnant. Menopause occurring after surgical removal of the ovaries, or damage to the ovaries by ...

The psychologist with a private consultation practice in Amityville often found herself feeling warm but did not wake up in the middle of the night sweating — a symptom that often signals the ...

Females should report midlife menstrual changes like prolonged or heavy bleeding to their doctor to discuss treatment to help ease discomfort. Irregular menstrual cycles during midlife, or changes ...