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Sharon Malone

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Learn about the average menopausal age and what to expect when you start experiencing a change in hormone levels with this complete guide.

What Age Does Menopause Start for Women? | Alloy

What Is the Average Age for Menopause to Start?

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Having trouble falling or staying asleep? Check out our latest blog article to find out everything you need to know about menopause and sleep. 

Menopause & Sleep: How To Tell When You Need More Sleep

Menopause & Sleep: When You Need More Zzzzzs.

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Don’t know what age menopause starts? Get all your questions answered with this complete guide.

How Long Does Menopause Last? | Alloy

How Long Does Menopause Last?

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Do you have trouble getting enough sleep? Learn the effects of sleep deprivation and get tips on how you can get a healthy night's rest.

Is it Really Possible to Catch up on Lost Sleep?

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Click for useful advice for managing menopause symptoms when they are overwhelming and worse than expected. If you suffer from menopause symptoms, Alloy can help!

Are Your Menopause Symptoms Worse than You Expected? What You Can Do

Are Your Menopause Symptoms Worse than Expected?

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Understand why your hot flashes are intensifying and discover practical solutions to ease discomfort and improve your quality of life.

Hot Flashes Getting Worse? Find the Reasons & Get Relief

Why Are My Hot Flashes Getting Worse?

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Feeling tired all the time? Find out what might be sabotaging your sleep with recommendations for how to control your fatigue.

Why Am I So Tired All the Time? | Alloy

Why Am I So Tired All the Time?

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Late-onset menopause confusing you? Explore its potential causes and available treatments to navigate this unique stage of life.

Late-Onset Menopause Explained: Causes & Treatment Options

What Causes Late-Onset Menopause?

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Wondering how to beat menopause fatigue? We've got you covered. Click to learn about menopause fatigue and how you can find relief.

Menopause Fatigue | How to Beat Menopause Exhaustion

How to Beat Menopause Fatigue

Why You Feel So Tired All the Time - How to Beat Menopause Fatigue

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Curious about estradiol? Discover its role in menopause and how it can help relieve symptoms for a smoother transition.

What Is Estradiol?

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Struggling with joint pain during menopause? Discover expert-backed treatments and lifestyle changes to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility.

Menopause Joint Pain: Tips for Treating Symptoms

How to Treat Menopause Joint Pain

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Are you experiencing vaginal dryness during menopause? Learn why it happens and how Alloy can help treat your menopause symptoms.

How to Prevent Vaginal Dryness During Menopause | Alloy

How to Prevent Vaginal Dryness During Menopause

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Why do some menopausal women experience painful sex and have trouble with orgasms? Find out why and what you can do about painful sex after menopause.

Why Does Menopause Make Sex Hurt? Sex & Menopause | Alloy

Why Does Menopause Make Sex Hurt?

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Don’t know what a hot flash feels like? Find out everything you need to know about this menopause symptom with this complete guide.

What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like? | Alloy

What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like?

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Breast Cancer FAQs | Alloy

What Worries Women Most About Their Health — and Why

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Not sure what to eat for excellent gut health? Learn everything you need to know here in this comprehensive guide to eating to optimize your gut

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Gut Health? | Alloy

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Gut Health?

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Learn why menopause increases UTI risk and explore effective prevention and treatment options. Take control of your urinary health today.

What Can You Do About Frequent UTIs During Menopause?

Frequent UTIs and Menopause - What Can You Do?

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A healthy gut not only means a healthier you, it means a happier you as well. And during perimenopause and menopause, this becomes especially important as both are associated with anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings. 

Gut Health and Nutrition | Alloy

Why Gut Health is So Important as We Age

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Corinne Menn

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Get a complete guide to bioidentical hormone therapy. Learn how it works, its benefits, and whether it’s right for your menopause symptoms.

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Your Comprehensive Guide

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Insiders' Guide

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If you’re going through menopause, you don’t have to suffer. Estradiol is an effective treatment that can help. Learn which formulation is best for you.

Estradiol Patch vs. Pill vs. Spray: What's right for me?

Estradiol Patch vs. Pill vs. Spray: What’s right for me?

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Menopause rage leaving you frustrated? Discover nine effective techniques to regain your calm and improve emotional well-being.

How to Deal With Menopause Rage: 9 Things You Can Do

How to Deal with Menopause Rage

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Discover the connection between menopausal hot flashes and headaches, plus effective strategies for managing both symptoms.

Hot Flashes and Headaches: Understanding the Link

What is the Connection Between Hot Flashes and Headaches?

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Learn how to differentiate thyroid issues from menopause symptoms. Get insights to identify the root cause of your health concerns.

Thyroid Issues vs. Menopause: Key Differences to Watch For

How to Tell the Difference Between Thyroid Hot Flashes and Menopause

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Most women are familiar with the well-known symptoms of menopause, but what about the lesser-known symptoms? Alloy describes how to treat obscure menopause symptoms.

Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms & How To Treat Them

Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms and How to Treat Them

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Are you wondering why hair loss is often a symptom of menopause? Click to learn the connection and what you can do about it.

Menopause & Hair Loss - What's the Deal? Alloy

What’s the Deal With Menopause and Hair Loss?

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Many women find orgasm difficult after menopause. Fortunately, there are ways to help. Find out how to treat your menopause symptoms in this article by Alloy.

Why Can’t I Orgasm Anymore After Menopause? Online Menopause Treatment

Why Can’t I Orgasm Anymore After Menopause?

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Struggling with mood swings and tears during menopause? Discover tips to manage emotional changes and regain control of your day.

Mood Swings & Menopause Crying: How to Stay in Control

Why Can't I Stop Crying? Dealing with Menopausal Mood Swings

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Weighing estradiol cream versus patches? Compare their benefits to choose the right solution for your menopause symptoms.

Estradiol Cream or Patches? Find the Best Option for You

Estradiol Cream vs. Estradiol Patches: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Use?

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If you're experiencing low libido due to menopause, Alloy can help. Read our post on what you can do to increase your sex drive.

Menopause & Your Libido: Will It Ever Recover?

I'm 51. Will I ever want sex again??

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So, what is menopause fatigue and how can you combat it? Find out everything you need to know in the Alloy blog!

Menopause Fatigue - What Is It? | Alloy

What Is Menopause Fatigue?

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Worried about spotting during menopause? Understand the causes and when to consult a professional for peace of mind.

Spotting During Menopause: Is It Normal?

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How to manage alcohol consumption and hangovers during menopause

Hangover Hell (Or Why Can’t I Drink Anymore?) | Alloy

Hangover Hell (or Why Can’t I Drink Anymore?)

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Recognize common menopause symptoms and learn expert tips to manage them. Stay in control with practical advice for this transition.

Signs & Symptoms of Menopause: What You Need to Know

Signs and Symptoms of Menopause: Everything You Need to Know

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Wondering how long hot flashes last? Our pros are here to help. Read on to find out now!

How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?

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So, can menopause cause insomnia? Find out everything you need to know in the Alloy blog. Read now!

Can Menopause Cause Insomnia? | Alloy

Can Menopause Cause Insomnia?

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While it would be nice to be able to keep menopausal hot flashes and anxiety in two totally separate boxes, the truth is that these problems sometimes overlap. Learn more.

Hot Flashes & Anxiety: Understanding Their Relationship

Hot Flashes and Anxiety: What’s the Connection?

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If you are experiencing vaginal itching during menopause, Alloy can help alleviate your symptoms. Find out why it happens and what you can do about it.

Vaginal Itching & Menopause | Menopause Treatment | Alloy

Vaginal Itching & Menopause

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What Types of Menopause Treatments Can Help My Symptoms

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Are you experiencing hot flashes? Learn about this symptom of menopause and some helpful remedies.