Reasons for spotting can include menopause, uterine fibroids, PCOS and birth control
Reaching menopause very early raises your risk of certain health conditions
Hormone changes can definitely leave you tossing and turning at night, but help is available
Your natural estrogen levels support a healthy heart by improving your cholesterol, increasing blood flow and reducing free radicals
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Hormone changes may lead to sore breasts, but lifestyle changes can help
Physical activity and weight management can minimize your chances of getting the disease
Developmental changes like puberty and menopause can impact symptom severity
If menopause symptoms disrupt your life, HRT can help, with minimal cancer risk
Losing menopause weight may take more effort, but it’s doable
Some birth control can hide perimenopausal symptoms