Evolving Approaches for the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms Managing Women's Health in Menopause and Speaking of Women's Health bring you a strategic comprehensive approach to educating healthcare clinicians (physicians and advanced practice providers) in identifying and treating menopause issues. We invite you to participate in this free, comprehensive accredited educational virtual session. Session Dates Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 7pm ET, 8pm CT and 10pm PTTuesday, December 6, 2022 at…

According to a new study recently published in the journal Menopause by the North American Menopause Society, making dietary changes during menopause may be as effective as hormone replacement therapy for treating hot flashes without associated health risks. According to researchers, participants who adhered to a strictly plant-based diet rich in soy saw an 88% reduction in their symptoms. By comparison, hormone replacement therapy is associated with a 70–90% reduction in hot flashes. In…

Watch Dr. Holly Thacker and Dr. Alexa Fiffick on Let's all Talk Menopause.

Dr. Thacker and Dr. Fiffick dedicated an hour of their time to answer questions throughout the virtual event, discussing menopause, hormone therapy and everything in between.

A new study points to how much and how quickly you should walk to reduce your risk of dementia.

Watch Dr. Holly Thacker and Dr. Fiffick from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women’s Health on this episode of Let's all Talk Menopause. They addressed the Women's Health Institute study’s findings, explained the flaws in the research and correct many of the misnomers about HRT. In particular, its close association with breast cancer.

Alexis Supan RD shares simple ways we can start to eat healthier.

Magnesium is important to your overall health as it helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar and helps you manage stress, migraines and muscles aches and pains. Magnesium deficiency is very common in women. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include fatiguestiffnessloss of appetitemuscle spasmsnausea How Much Magnesium do we Need? The daily recommendation of magnesium for adult females is between 310-320 mg. Adult males need between 400-420 mg each day. It's best to get the…

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on the importance of iron and the sex-specific factors in the female lifecycle.

Did you know eight million U.S. women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis? It is called a “silent disease” because those who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks, but in most cases, it can be preventable. According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, as much as 20% of bone loss occurs within your first five years of menopause, a time when women’s bodies change significantly and estrogen, a hormone that protects bones, decreases sharply. That’s why opting for a…

Dr. Sonal Patil explains the different types of stress and how to successfully manage stressful situations in your life.

Many people are familiar with the hallmark signs and symptoms of menopause – including hot flashes, low sex drive or weight gain. The concept of perimenopause, on the other hand, often remains more of a mystery. Perimenopause is the natural process when an individual transitions to menopause. Sometimes described as a “second puberty,” knowing what to expect when going through it can be helpful for women as they age.Perimenopause vs. Menopause Perimenopause refers to the years leading up…

Dr. Sobia Khan will be sharing several columns in her Educational Series of Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Approach for Perimenopause.

BREXAFEMME, an oral, non-azole medication, is the first and only FDA-approved therapy for both the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and the reduction in the incidence of recurrent VVC. Approval is based on pivotal Phase 3 CANDLE data demonstrating statistically significant superiority of ibrexafungerp over placebo for primary and key secondary endpoints. SCYNEXIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCYX), a biotechnology company pioneering innovative medicines to overcome and prevent difficult-to-treat…

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Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker, kicks off the very first podcast episode introducing the Speaking of Women's Health program and sharing tips on how women of all ages can ingest more iron.

Through-out the female life cycle there are some special demands for iron. Iron is a mineral that both sexes need in order to carry oxygen through out the body. Iron deficiency can lead to extreme fatigue and feeling lightheaded, as well as a painful tongue and pale skin color. As a mother, a women’s health physician and being blessed with two grandchildren and a pregnant daughter-in-law, iron is on Dr. Thacker's mind! 

Dr. Thacker shares 7 tips to add iron rich foods to your diet, including easy-to-make recipes. Tune in to our next podcast episode and don't forget to live our motto Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be in Charge!

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Dr. Irina Todorov shares lifestyle tips to help lower your blood pressure.

Lillie McKinney LPN is retiring from a long and fulfilling career as a nurse in the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women's Health. She wants to say a special goodbye and thank you to her wonderful patients and fellow colleagues.

Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Women with Breast Cancer or Who Are at High Risk Dr. Alexa Fiffick joined Let's all Talk Menopause to discuss about the impact menopause can have on women with breast cancer and the treatment options available for women with breast cancer or who are considered high risk for the disease. Watch the Replay This event is brought to you by Managing Women's Health in Menopause, Speaking of Women's Health and Let's all Talk Menopause.

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Low vitamin D levels can lead to an increase in respiratory infections amongst other conditions including seasonal depression, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and increased risk of some cancers.

Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director discusses how much vitamin D women need, vitamin deficiency and ways to get vitamin D.

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SWH Guest Columnist Sally Sherwin shares three types of breathing exercises that help bring balance to the body and mind, boost energy, and calm and relax.

Kristin Kirkpatrick shares ways to limit caffeine which can help with sleep quality, hormonal balance for women and more health benefits.