I’m 45 years old. I am not pregnant and do not have a period. I do have a large fibroid.

Can the fibroid shrink on its own if I’m going through menopause? Should I get a hysterectomy to get rid of the large fibroid?

I am on topical, bioidentical estrogen and progesterone creams. I still get vaginal dryness and itching and urinary tract infections. Is there anything else I can do to alleviate those symptoms?

Article written by Diane Sieg Sometimes You Need to Get Away to Come Back Home “I need a vacation from my vacation,” the familiar line goes and those who use it aren’t really joking. It seems some 50 percent of Americans polled admit to being more exhausted after their vacation than before it started! In these days of Wi-Fi, smartphones, Facebook, plane travel as hostage crisis and ever-lengthening lines at popular attractions, “vacation stress” is a reality. There’s so much preparation that…

Open a few cans combined with fresh ingredients for a simple and super snazzy salsa. You can make homemade tortilla chips or pick up a bag. The homemade tortilla chips make a great snack and for variation, sprinkle with your favorite seasonings.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age.

I am scheduled for a full hysterectomy for 16 week fibroids. I have a lot of anxiety and fear for the upcoming surgery. Shouldn’t I have been presented with other non-invasive treatment options? I’m not 100 percent on board with this surgery.

I am getting ready to start Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) after a complete hysterectomy. Will the estrogen patch cause weight gain? I am prescribed 0.075 mg.

Senior Women's Health fellow scholar, Dr. Manisha Yadav and Dr. Holly L. Thacker discuss the Centers for Disease Control's new recommendation about Hepatitis C screening.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 70s should be getting at their women's health appointments.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 60s should be getting at their women's health appointments.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 50s should be getting at their women's health appointments.

I wonder if I can have too much calcium in my diet? I eat a lot of non-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat cheese and drink at least two glasses of non-fat milk daily. I take a Nature Made 600 mg calcium supplement (60 percent DV) and a Nature Made Multi for Her + 50 (I’m 70), which has 30 percent DV. I also take 1000 IU of D3 and take a D3 supplement of 1000 IU.

I am 49 and I have not had a period for two years. I got the Mirena® back in 2009, but they could not find it on the ultrasound when I came back for a checkup. Either it came out or fibroid tissues have surrounded it. My question is can I get pregnant even though I have not had a period?

Every woman varies in her journey through menopause. 75% of postmenopausal women suffer from Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes, dry skin and sleep issues. Dr. Lauren Weber discusses the different treatments available to help women control their VMS symptoms.

I am 59 years old, post-menopausal, in good health, and at a healthy body weight. For the last 3 - 4 years I have had problems with thinning of the skin on my hands, arms, and upper body, and excessive bleeding under the skin. At this point, the slightest bump or scrape results in skin tears with a lot of bleeding, and/or large (sometimes painful) ’blood blisters’ (1" to 3" or more in diameter). I often attract comments from total strangers who assume I am taking blood thinners. Articles I have read essentially credit this sort of thing to aging (but cite 70s+ as the bracket) or some condition, (ex: adrenal tumors) which my general good state of health would seem to exclude.

I eat a balanced diet, including taking a green food supplement and a liquid-form multi-vitamin daily. The only medication I take is Vesicare (on it for less than 8 months). I do not see a doctor, other than my OB/GYN, routinely.

Is this actually ’normal’ at my age or should I be concerned? Is there anything diet-wise that might improve the situation?

I am 61-years-old and have been suffering with fevers ranging from 96.5 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit for more than six weeks. I was referred to an infectious disease specialist where everything looked normal more or less. The doctor did prescribe an antibiotic because in addition to the fevers, I have really bad congestion.

I am wondering if these fevers could be solely from medications I am taking or can you experience some type of hot flash in my age bracket? I am taking a plant-based estrogen and progesterone.

Women are notorious for putting their healthcare needs behind those of everyone else. Cleveland Clinic experts in the Center for Specialized Women’s Health encourage every woman to have: Cancer Screenings Breast: Periodic breast examination by your healthcare provider and, beginning at age 50, a mammogram every one to two years. Those with a family history of cancer may be advised to begin screening earlier. Women between ages 50 and 79 who are at low risk should have screening mammograms…

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares what screenings women in their 40s should be getting at their women's health appointments.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the additional procedure that physicians add to the pap smear test beginning at age 30.

Take this quiz to find out! Your breakfast usually consists of: I don’t usually eat breakfast Fruit and yogurt on a good day; a doughnut when I’m feeling down A bagel with cream cheese and juice Something pre-packaged or from the drive-through A bran muffin or a piece of whole wheat toast with peanut butter You tend to snack: Never. It’s how I cut calories When I’m upset or stressed Whenever I feel hungry When I have time to hit the vending machine between…

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. The word "arthritis" means "joint inflammation." Arthritis is inflammation in and around the body’s joints. A joint is a point at which two or more bones come together, such as the hip or the knee. Inflammation is one of the body's natural reactions to disease or injury. Pain, stiffness, and swelling can result from inflammation. Some types of arthritis include but are not limited to osteoarthritis,…