Menopause symptoms are real—but often misdiagnosed or dismissed. This guide explains why standard care falls short, and how Menopause Society Certified Practitioners can help.

Dr. Denise Millstine discusses how books can transform difficult health conversations. Through the Mayo Clinic Read.Talk.Grow podcast, she explorres menopause through powerful novels and memoirs, creating a new way to understand this natural transition. From supernatural thrillers to honest memoirs, these books offer a fresh perspective on the menopause journey.

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, marked by the cessation of menstrual periods for at least 12 consecutive months. While menopause is commonly associated with symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances, it's essential to recognize that hormonal changes during this time can also impact various aspects of health, including eye health. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the effects of menopause on the eyes, the changes that may occur, and practical tips to maintain good eye health during this transitional phase.

Prioritizing your health isn’t selfish—it’s foundational. In this post, Ms.Medicine explores how one woman’s preventive care can inspire change across families, communities, and workplaces. Discover simple habits, caregiver support strategies, and how personalized care creates real momentum for women in every life stage.

Clear, respectful language can change the outcome of your next medical visit. These 5 go-to phrases help women ask better questions, advocate for themselves, and get the care they deserve.

Estrogen plays a vital role in bone strength—so when it declines during menopause, bone loss accelerates. Learn how to recognize risk, support your bones, and stay strong through midlife and beyond.

Bone loss is silent—but serious. Our new Bone Health Risk Assessment helps women identify early risk factors for osteoporosis and create personalized prevention plans before fractures occur.

Osteoporosis doesn’t always start with a fracture. Discover 5 early warning signs your bones may be weakening—and how our Bone Health Risk Assessment helps prevent injury.

Bone loss can begin earlier than you think. Learn why assessing bone health in your 40s and 50s is key to prevention—and how Ms.Medicine helps women stay strong for life.

Summer should feel good—but for women with chronic conditions, heat can trigger flares and fatigue. Learn how to stay safe, hydrated, and empowered all season long with these expert-backed strategies.

Your 70s are not about slowing down—they’re about living with clarity and intention. From smart screenings and medication reviews to cognitive wellness and aging in place, this guide helps women stay strong, supported, and purpose-driven well into their next chapter.

Your 60s are a time of renewal, not retreat. From building strength and protecting cognitive health to staying on top of screenings and rediscovering joy, this guide helps women embrace aging with intention, clarity, and vitality.

The 50s are a powerful reset point for women’s health. From menopause and hormone therapy to bone density, brain health, and preventive screenings, this guide covers everything you need to navigate midlife with strength, clarity, and purpose.

Your 40s are a powerful decade of change—and opportunity. From hormonal shifts and heart health to strength training and mental clarity, this guide offers the essential tools, screenings, and insights every woman needs to thrive in midlife.

Your 30s are a powerful decade for preventive care. With key screenings, stress management, and personalized reproductive support, this is the time to prioritize your health and build habits that last. Learn what every woman should know—and do—to thrive through her 30s and beyond.

Your 20s are the perfect time to build lifelong habits that support your physical, emotional, and reproductive health. From smart nutrition and mental well-being to preventive care and contraception, here’s what women need to know to thrive now—and in the decades ahead.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, but the signs and risks often go unrecognized. Discover how Ms.Medicine is advancing gender-specific care to close the gap in heart health.

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart disease—and it often goes unnoticed in women. Learn why high blood pressure is more dangerous for women and how early detection saves lives.

Heart disease in women often goes undetected. Learn how our gender-specific Cardiovascular Risk Assessment helps identify risk factors and support prevention.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet many are misdiagnosed or overlooked. Discover how gender bias impacts diagnosis—and what you can do to advocate for your heart health.