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Better Sex After Menopause? Yes, It’s Possible.

Rediscover pleasure after menopause with solutions for dryness, low desire, and emotional shifts, so you can feel connected, comfortable, and satisfied again.

woman in perimenopause struggling with brain fog and looking for management options

How to Treat Brain Fog Symptoms During Menopause

Dr. Jill Liss explains why sex can be painful during menopause and what you can do to feel comfortable again.

Painful Sex During Menopause: An OB-GYN Explains

A group of four friends, representing the vitality and connection possible during and after menopause, walking together on a beach at sunset.

Step 1

What Is Menopause and When Does It Start?

What is menopause, and why do periods stop? Learn about the key hormone changes that happen when menopause starts and how to handle common symptoms.

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Step 2

Perimenopause Symptoms: The What, The Why, and The When

Learn what perimenopause actually is, why it happens (hint: changing hormones), and when you might expect it to knock at your door (if it hasn't already).

woman sweating as she experiences a hot flash during menopause

Step 3

Hot Flashes and Night Sweats 101

Hot flashes and night sweats — we know them but don't always love them. Learn what causes them, how to get relief, and find out just how common they are.

Woman going through perimenopause prepares healthy fall foods with her son

5 Fall Foods for Menopause Health

Discover 5 nutrient-rich fall foods — pumpkins, apples, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and pears — that support health and menopause symptoms.

women in perimenopause having trouble sleeping and looking for solutions

Menopause and Sleep: Why It Happens and How to Rest Better

woman walking outdoors as a form of menopause exercise

Menopause and Walking — A Powerful Combination

develop a skincare routine during menopause that includes nutrition, sleep, and stress and not just washing your face

Menopause Skin Care Starts at Home

there are options for vitamins, supplements, and natural habits to help restore energy during menopause

Vitamins for Menopause Fatigue: Ways to Boost Energy

a couple at an outdoor fair connecting, rediscovering intimacy, and having fun postmenopause

Better Sex After Menopause? Yes, It’s Possible.

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woman in perimenopause struggling with brain fog and looking for management options

How to Treat Brain Fog Symptoms During Menopause

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Dr. Jill Liss explains why sex can be painful during menopause and what you can do to feel comfortable again.

Painful Sex During Menopause: An OB-GYN Explains

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perimenopausal woman sits in yard as she learns about getting relief from vaginal itching

Menopause Vaginal Itching: Understanding and Getting Relief

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woman going through menopause has a meal with a man after fating to help ease menopause symptoms

Menopause and Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know

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Dr. Jill Liss explains fibroids for midlife women, symptoms, and how to feel better

Fibroids 101 for Midlife Women — OB-GYN Explains

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there are options for vitamins, supplements, and natural habits to help restore energy during menopause

Vitamins for Menopause Fatigue: Ways to Boost Energy

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woman experiencing perimenopause brain fog

Should You Panic About Menopause and Memory Issues?

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Dr. Jill Liss explains hormone therapy, the benefits, timing, risks, and alternatives, so you can decide what’s right for you

Is Hormone Therapy Right for You? (Part 2)

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develop a skincare routine during menopause that includes nutrition, sleep, and stress and not just washing your face

Menopause Skin Care Starts at Home

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Sherry is a creative woman who is sharing her menopause journey, her symptoms, using hormone therapy, and rediscovering intimacy in her marriage

From Zero to Sixty: How Menopause Became Our Hottest Chapter

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An older woman standing outside experiencing hot flashes after menopause

Hot Flashes After Menopause: What’s Going on and How to Cope

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At Versalie we strongly advocate for the inclusion of diverse voices, identities, and bodies in healthcare discussions. While we sometimes use gender-specific language, we recognize that some people experiencing menopause may not identify with the gender and pronouns used, and we support the gender diversity of all people who seek information about menopause.