AW491 Exciting News about Estrogen and Alzheimer’s (thumbnail photo of a female physician with monitor showing brain scans)

Estrogen & Alzheimers | Alloy

Exciting News about Estrogen and Alzheimer’s

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Is There Sex After Menopause? (thumbnail photo of couple standing in a casual embrace holding hands - bedclothes)

There’s good news. Sex after menopause definitely exists. It just might not be as you’ve always remembered it. Dr. Sharon Malone of Alloy explains why.

How to Have Better Sex After Menopause | Alloy

How to Have Better Sex After Menopause

The Flash: Will I ever want sex again?? (thumbnail image of couple having an intimate moment in bed)

AW402 Dr. Sharon Malone: Great Big News in the Menopause World (thumbnail photo of a woman sitting in her kitchen smiling while looking at her phone)

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has issued updated guidelines on hormones. This is a pretty big deal. Dr. Sharon Malone of Alloy explains why.

NAMS Issues Updated Guidelines on Hormones | Alloy

Great Big News in the Menopause World

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AW209 Why Gut Health is So Important as We Age (thumbnail photo of greek yogurt with figs in a bowl)

A healthy gut not only means a healthier you, it means a happier you as well. And during perimenopause and menopause, this becomes especially important as both are associated with anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings. 

Gut Health and Nutrition | Alloy

Why Gut Health is So Important as We Age

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AW495 Dr. Sharon Malone: What Does This Exciting New Menopause Research Mean for YOU (photo of beakers and scientific glass filled with colorful liquids on pink gradient background)

What if we told you that estrogen use does NOT increase your risk of developing breast cancer? Fortunately, you don’t have to believe us. Here are the facts.

UK Study Finds No Increase in Breast Cancer Due to Estrogen Alone | Alloy

What Does This Exciting New Menopause Research Mean for YOU

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Dr. Sharon Malone’s Hot Take: Estradiol Vaginal Cream - Why Can't I orgasm anymore? (thumbnail photo of woman's legs from her POV in bed)

Even if you do not you have hot flashes, mood swings, or any of the other vaginal symptoms of menopause, you might still benefit from topical estrogen.

Topical Estradiol Vaginal Cream Explained | Alloy

Estradiol Vaginal Cream

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Dr. Sharon Malone’s Hot Take: Perimenopause & Headaches (thumbnail photo of an Asian woman with her hard to her forehead - eyes closed)

When it comes to headaches during perimenopause and menopause, there is good news and bad news. Learn more in this hot take from Dr. Sharon Malone of Alloy.

Perimenopause & Headaches: Good & Bad News | Alloy

Perimenopause & Headaches

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Dr. Sharon Malone's Hot Take: Why is Estrogen So Important? (photo of a confident brunette woman leaning against doorway  looking at camera)

Changing estrogen levels are what contribute to menopause symptoms. Fortunately, we have answers. Learn why estrogen is so important and how to get relief.

Why is Estrogen So Important? | Alloy

Why is Estrogen So Important? 

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Dr. Sharon Malone's Hot Take: Women’s Health Month (thumbnail photo of one black woman with dreads kissing  her friend affectionately on the cheek)

May is Women’s Health Month, and Dr. Sharon Malone of Alloy wants you to be your best self. Here are her recommendations. 

Recommendations for Women's Health Month | Alloy

Women’s Health Month

AW421 Dr. Sharon Malone's Hot Take: Women’s Health Month (header photo of two female friends at apple orchard eating apples while being affectionate)

AW222 Are Hot Flashes Worse in the Summer? AW222 Hot Flash Hell or Some Like It Cool (thumbnail photo of a woman in sunglasses cooling down with garden hose)

Since hot weather in and of itself can sometimes be a trigger for hot flashes, getting control of them during the summer can be challenging. Alloy explains.

Are Hot Flashes Worse in the Summer? | Alloy

Are Hot Flashes Worse in the Summer?

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AW456 Dr. Sharon Malone: Menopause is How Long? (header photo of a Black woman with abundant curls in bed waking with hand over her forehead)

Once you have had your last period, you will be menopausal for the rest of your life. But there are ways to treat your symptoms in postmenopausal years.

How Long Is Menopause? | Alloy

Menopause is How Long?

AW505 Dr. Sharon Malone: Menopause is How Long? (header photo of a woman sitting on stairs outside her home resting her head on her hand)

AW510 Topical Estrogen: Why Use Cream? (thumbnail photo of a woman holding tube of topical estrogen at bathroom sink)

All topical estrogens work whether they are administered as a cream, a vaginal pill, a suppository, or a ring. Alloy chose to offer the cream. Learn why.

Topical Estrogen: Why Use Cream? | Alloy

Topical Estrogen: Why Use Cream?

AW489 Topical Estrogen: Why Use Cream? (header photo showing tube of estrogen cream on peach colored background)

Dr. Sharon Malone’s Hot Take: Low-Dose Birth Control (photo of out of focus woman holding blister packet of low-dose birth control pills)

If it has been less than a year since your last menstrual period, and you are having menopausal symptoms, low-dose birth control may be right for you.

Low-Dose Birth Control for Menopausal Symptoms | Alloy

Low-Dose Birth Control

Dr. Sharon Malone’s Hot Take: Low-Dose Birth Control (header photo of woman holding blister pack of low-dose birth control pills)

AW269 Dr. Sharon Malone: Brainfog (thumbnail photo of a woman looking off into distance while holding hot beverage)

Brain Fog is a sense of mental dullness where sharpness used to reside. It is a very common complaint during the menopause transition. Learn more.

Brain Fog During the Menopause Transition | Alloy

Brainfog

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There’s a brand new study from the UK that finds women who used estrogen only did not have an increased risk of developing breast cancer over nonusers. 

UK Study Finds Women Who Used Estrogen Only Had No Increased Risk of Breast Cancer | Alloy

Worried about menopausal hormone therapy?

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Hot flashes are best addressed by identifying triggers then trying to minimize them. If that doesn’t work, you have more options like low-dose Paroxetine.

Nonhormonal Menopause Treatments: Paroxetine | Alloy

Nonhormonal Menopause Treatments

AW477 Dr. Sharon Malone's Hot Take: Nonhormonal Menopause Treatments (header photo of a woman with glass of water and pills in the palm of her hand)

Dr. Sharon Malone’s Hot Take: Menopause & Moms (thumbnail photo of a Hispanic mom and daughter at a family gathering outdoors)

Menopause and the symptoms that accompany it are influenced by many factors. Although certain factors may be hereditary, your experience will be unique.

Will My Menopause Be the Same As My Mom’s? | Alloy

Menopause & Moms

AW479 Dr. Sharon Malone’s Hot Take: Menopause & Moms (header photo of mature mother and daughter in colorful swimsuits sitting in front of a beach hut)

AW523 We're Talking Mammograms (thumbnail photo of a woman in a partially open terrycloth robe, pensive, looking off to the side)

While mammograms can be anxiety-provoking and physically uncomfortable, you’ll never regret going. Learn more about the importance of mammograms.

Mammograms: Types & Recommendations | Alloy

We're Talking Mammograms

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While estrogen does not directly influence your metabolism, it does help you maintain your muscle mass (which helps when you’re trying to lose weight).

Menopausal Weight Changes Explained | Alloy

Menopausal Weight Changes

Dr. Sharon’s Hot Take: Menopausal Weight Changes (header photo of a woman gripping a balled up length of measuring tape)

AW344 It’s Not Puberty, It’s Perimenopause. Let’s Talk About Acne(thumbnail photo of a woman with hair pulled back, on orange background examining her reflection in compact mirror)

Just like in puberty, perimenopausal skin is subject to periodic acne, even in women who never experienced outbreaks as a teenager. But there are solutions.

Perimenopausal Acne: What to Do About It | Alloy

It’s Not Puberty, It’s Perimenopause. Let’s Talk About Acne.

AW450 It’s Not Puberty, It’s Perimenopause. Let’s Talk About Acne. (header photo of an Asian woman applying dots of cream to cheek while looking in the mirror, wearing towel around her hair)

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