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Sharon D. Malone, MD

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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?

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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 examines the study behind the latest headlines about Menopause, Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT) and Dementia.

Does HRT Cause Dementia? | Unpacking the Latest Study

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Cheyenne Buckingham is a medical writer for Alloy Health

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Dr. Kate Schuh White

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Rebuilding intimacy in midlife requires moving beyond clinical definitions to address the lived experience of physical discomfort and emotional disconnection. While physical pain during sex stems from hormone-driven tissue changes, the barrier to "getting back into it" is often psychological and relational.

Menopause and Sex:  Navigating the Pain in Order to Reconnect

Reconnecting Intimacy After Menopause: Navigating Desire, Hormones, the Pain and Relationships

Sex in Midlife: Getting Back Into It

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Dr. Amy Hayes

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Learn how estradiol vaginal cream alleviates dryness and discomfort. Explore its benefits for improved comfort and intimate health.

Estradiol Vaginal Cream: Get It Here - $39.99

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and Topical Estrogen Cream

Estradiol Vaginal Cream - How It Can Help

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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. 

Estrogen Alone Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Risk in UK Study

Worried about menopausal hormone therapy?

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Female Sex and Alzheimer's Risk: The Menopause Connection.

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Estrogen and Alzheimer’s risk in women: discover how menopause, hormone therapy timing, and key risk factors impact brain health and cognitive decline.

Estrogen & Alzheimers | Alloy

Exciting News about Estrogen and Alzheimer’s

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A new and potentially important nonhormonal drug (fezolinetant) recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of menopausal hot flashes.

Alloy | Veozah 

What's This New Hot Flash Pill, Veozah?

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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

Great Big News in the Menopause World

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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

Nonhormonal Menopause Treatments

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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?

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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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