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menopause

Midlife & Menopause Moments Hair thinning is an unexpected, yet common, symptom of menopause. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Menopause—a hair loss culprit?

It's a slow process, but women can turn it around.

  • Alyssa Allen
  • By: Alyssa Allen
  • April 9, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Be free of the symptoms of perimenopause. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Perimenopause have you down?

Ladies, get help as there is no reason to suffer in silence.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • April 2, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments For many women, a healthy lifestyle is not enough. They want some kind of treatment to help them feel better and get back to feeling like themselves. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Are hormones safe?

New research puts to rest old fears.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • March 5, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Brain chemicals can get a bit wonky from time to time, causing moods you can't shake. There's help. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

PMS and the blues

There's help available for women experiencing menopause symptoms related to mood.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • February 26, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Don't shortchange your sexual health. Make it the best it can be. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Let’s talk about sex

Don't hesitate to bring forward your concerns, because there are solutions.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • February 19, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Work with a care team to reduce your cardiovascular disease risks. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Ladies, cherish your heart

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Here's what you need to know to keep statistics at bay.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • February 12, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of potassium, calcium, and vitamins A, B and C. Sweet potatoes are also a source of antioxidants, which are important to reduce cancer and heart disease risk. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Power of the sweet potato

This superfood is a weapon against weight gain, belly fat and diabetes.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • February 5, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments

Break the cycle

Change your medical future by following this sage advice from a doctor who has seen it happen.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • January 8, 2019
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Strength training is a great way to build muscle and avoid weight gain. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Get your workout mojo back

The best time to start? Yesterday. The second-best time? Today.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • November 22, 2018
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Make a plan to get through the holidays with less stress, less weight gain and fewer hassles. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Achieve good health during the holidays

Make a plan today to avoid the pitfalls of this merry, yet sometimes stressful season.

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • November 15, 2018
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Midlife & Menopause Moments Here's what you need to know about what changes in your period really mean. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

My changing period

What does it mean for my health?

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  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • October 30, 2018
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Women's Health
Patient Story

Reclaiming her spark

Menopause stripped away Judy Pellerito’s joy, but with hormone therapy, she has a new song to sing.

  • Eve Clayton
  • By: Eve Clayton
  • October 29, 2018
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