The hormone changes of this phase can make you uniquely susceptible—but a preventive solution exists.

Hormones, genetics, and natural wear and tear can all drive some noticeable shifts for many women.

These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.

Hot flashes, cold chills, thinning hair—SELF’s April cover star is detailing what happened after having her ovaries removed.

This massive time of hormonal transition can bring a lot of unexpected changes.

Everything from your memory to your mood can change alongside your hormones.

Because sex should you leave you satisfied, not sore.

The good news? All of these culprits are treatable.

You have options beyond parking directly in front of the AC all day.

It's now generally considered safe, but there are some risks to be aware of.

Building up your bone health, picking up some weights, and doing Kegels can help you now and later on too.

It took a negative STI test for her symptoms to be taken seriously.

The actor said things changed in the bedroom—and not in the fun, spicy way.

Bad news: Alcohol, especially specific types, may trigger gnarly hot flashes.

Even small changes to your routine can help if you’re waking up drenched.

There are lots of ways to feel better during this Big Life Change.

RIP to your favorite cocktail.

“It can feel like a deluge of things are going wrong.” 

Here’s why it’s happening—and how to deal.

“Somehow everyone’s signed this code of silence, yet everyone’s going there at some point.”