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5 things women should know about menopause

5 things women should know about menopause

Hot flashes, sure, but fast heartbeat? Learn common symptoms of midlife changes

Kathleen Perkerewicz, MD ⋅ 4 min read

Doctor and patient talking in office.

Take control of your pelvic floor in menopause

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Active sporty mature couple hiking through forest with sun in background.

You can start preventing heart disease at any age

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Doctor comforting patient in hospital gown.

What patients ask about hysterectomy

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Healthcare worker preparing woman for bone density scan. Female nurse is looking at young patient lying on examination table. They are at hospital.

Fight osteoporosis with diet, exercise and facts

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Your perimenopause questions, answered

Your perimenopause questions, answered

39 min ⋅ February 12th

Podcast: Menopause specialist demystifies signs and treatment of “puberty in reverse”

Rural doctor and farmer relates to her patients

Rural doctor and farmer relates to her patients

48 min ⋅ November 21st

Podcast: ‘I know the sacrifices they make to get here,’ says Dr. Elizabeth Brown

Reduce the risk of falling with strength and mobility

Reduce the risk of falling with strength and mobility

49 min ⋅ October 15th

Podcast: Physical therapist advises seniors to exercise and keep their homes safe

How to make your colonoscopy prep experience better

How to make your colonoscopy prep experience better

31 min ⋅ March 27th

Podcast: Make it a project, with directions and supplies set out in advance, says endoscopist

Pelvic floor dysfunction explained, and how to fix it

Pelvic floor dysfunction explained, and how to fix it

41 min ⋅ March 13th

Podcast: Women’s specialists discuss pelvic floor issues and why they’re more common than we think

Reasons you may not be enjoying sex

Reasons you may not be enjoying sex

30 min ⋅ December 14th

Podcast: Women’s health specialists address physical and emotional issues wrapped up in intimacy

Seasonal affective disorder intensifies mood

Seasonal affective disorder intensifies mood

18 min ⋅ January 16th

Podcast: Sanford Health providers shine sunlight on seasonal affective disorder & treatment

Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

19 min ⋅ October 3rd

Podcast: Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging

Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

26 min ⋅ March 14th

Podcast: Colorectal screenings are vital steps against colon cancer that start at age 45

What is breast cancer research?

What is breast cancer research?

31 min ⋅ September 28th

Podcast: Laboratory and clinical research critical to diagnosis, treatment for breast cancer

HRT for menopause symptoms: What to ask your doctor

HRT for menopause symptoms: What to ask your doctor

Know what’s bothering you most, then ask about benefits and risks of treating it with hormones

Katie Foutz ⋅ 9 min read

Grateful patient finds bone-building drug at Sanford Health

Grateful patient finds bone-building drug at Sanford Health

Declined at other health systems, Marlene Domres has begun osteoporosis treatments

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

The impact of uterine fibroids on women’s health

The impact of uterine fibroids on women’s health

Up to 80% of women will get fibroids. Learn when to see a health care provider.

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Preventing osteoporosis after menopause

Preventing osteoporosis after menopause

Learn why menopause triggers bone loss and how to help prevent fractures now

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Perimenopause: Beginning the transition into menopause

Perimenopause: Beginning the transition into menopause

An OB/GYN offers guidance on signs, how long it lasts, and when to call your doctor

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

What to expect through the stages of menopause

What to expect through the stages of menopause

Looking at the chapter of life after menopause and what women can, should expect

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

Busting the myths of midwives

Busting the myths of midwives

Certified nurse-midwives can care for women throughout their reproductive lives

Ellen Koester ⋅ 6 min read

Women’s reproductive years may be increasing, new study says

Women’s reproductive years may be increasing, new study says

Findings could impact future health guidelines and screenings for women

Katie Wright ⋅ 8 min read

Vaginal rejuvenation provides relief for painful symptoms

Vaginal rejuvenation provides relief for painful symptoms

Laser procedure offers new benefits for menopausal women and cancer patients

Katie Wright ⋅ 7 min read

Determining your risk for developing breast cancer

Determining your risk for developing breast cancer

History, age, ethnicity, alcohol consumption play a role in measuring your risk

Courtney Collen ⋅ 12 min read

HRT for menopause symptoms: What to ask your doctor

Katie Foutz ⋅ 9 min read

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