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Estrogen: The Powerful Longevity Biohack Hiding in Plain Sight

by Liz Plosser

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Alloy’s 2026 Midlife Thrive Guide

by Anne Fulenwider

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What Helps With Digestive Issues During Menopause?

by Alloy Staff

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Perimenopause Skin Changes Explained: Understanding Menopause’s Impact on Your Skin

by Corinne Menn, D.O.

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Perimenopause Isn’t One Story: Here’s Why Every Voice Matters

by Kudzai Dombo, MD

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What Worries Women Most About Their Health — and Why

by Sheryl Kraft

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What Is the Average Age for Menopause to Start?

by Sheryl Kraft

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Why GLP-1s and MHT Are a Beneficial Combination

by Monica Molenaar

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Is Menopausal Hair Loss Permanent?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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Topical Estrogen: Why Use Cream?

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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The Science Behind Putting Estrogen On Your Face

by Monica Molenaar

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How Long Does Perimenopause Last? 4 Signs Perimenopause Is Ending

by Monica Molenaar

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From Chemistry to Care: The Alloy Periodic Table of Menopause

by Anne Fulenwider & Monica Molenaar

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Estradiol Patch vs. Pill vs. Spray: What’s right for me?

by Monica Molenaar

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How Long Does It Take For Semaglutide to Work?

by Monica Molenaar

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Your Best Menopause Hair Loss Treatment Options

by Barbara Brody

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Why is Estrogen So Important?

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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How Do GLP-1s Work?

by Monica Molenaar

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Menopause & Your Vagina: Here’s Everything You Need to Know From Dr. Kelly Casperson

by Monica Molenaar

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Here’s What You Need to Know About the New OTC Birth Control Pill & Perimenopause

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Does HRT Cause Dementia? | Unpacking the Latest Study

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Is it Really Possible to Catch up on Lost Sleep?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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Perimenopausal Weight Gain: What You Need to Know

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Gut Health & Hormones: What Everyone Needs to Know

by Rachel Hughes

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How to Have Better Sex After Menopause

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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In My 40s & Having Irregular Periods: Am I in Perimenopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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Tretinoin Gel vs Cream: Which is Right for Your Skin?

by Anna Johnson

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Spooked by Menopausal Weight Gain? Here’s What You Need to Know From Dr. Richa Mittal

by Rachel Hughes

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Estradiol Vaginal Cream

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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What’s the Best Way to Eat During Menopause?

by Anne Fulenwider

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Low-Dose Birth Control

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Worried about menopausal hormone therapy?

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Early-Initiation Hormone Replacement Therapy on Fracture Risk and Bone Longevity

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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What Causes Rosacea in Midlife? What Are the Triggers and Best Treatments Options?

by Anna Johnson

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What is Melasma and Does Tretinoin Help Treat it?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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6 Signs You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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What is a good Menopause Diet Plan? How many grams of protein are needed?

by Anna Johnson

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Alloy M4 Products Are Backed By An Independent 12-week Clinical Study

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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What is compounded semaglutide and how long before it works?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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How Alloy M4 Products with Estriol help with Crepey Skin

by Anna Johnson

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What are nad supplements and do they help in menopause?

by Anna Johnson

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Peptides for Menopause Skin Care: Benefits, Ingredients & Routine Tips

by Amy Hayes

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What is Retatrutide and when and how to try it?

by Anna Johnson

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Microdosing Tirzepatide for Menopause Weight Loss: What to Know

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Menopause Bone Health: The Role of Vitamin D3, K2 & Calcium

by Anna Johnson

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Oral vs. Injectable Tirzepatide for Menopause Weight Loss

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Menopause Skin Changes: Managing Dryness, Itching & Age Spots

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Menopause and Dementia Risk: Can HRT Help Brain Health?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

Weighted Vest Walking for Menopause: Benefits, Safety, and Bone Health FAQ

by Anna Johnson

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Early Perimenopause in Your 30s: The 'Millennial Menopause

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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The Menopause Eye Shift: Vision Changes and Dry Eye

by Anna Johnson

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Do GLP-1 Patches Work? A Clinician-Led Take

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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"Estrogen and the 'Internal Tremor'" : Causes of Vibrating and Buzzing Sensations

by Anna Johnson

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Why does HRT sometimes stop working after a few years?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Everything You Need to Know About Estriol Cream

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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GLP-1 Microdosing During Menopause: Is it Right for You?

by Monica Molenaar

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Best Probiotics for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause

by Anna Johnson

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Why does my skin feel like it’s crawling? What is Formication?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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When Hormones Change, Bodies Change: Managing Menopausal Belly Fat

by Indy Lane

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Best Fiber Supplements for Women During Menopause?

by Anna Johnson

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Cortisol Levels During Menopause: Symptoms, Testing & Management

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Can You Test For Perimenopause? What Midlife Women Need to Know

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Best Supplements for Women in Perimenopause

by Anna Johnson

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Tretinoin cream: What is it and how to use it? A Beginner's Guide

by Anna Johnson

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What is Facial Bone Resorption or Menopause Face?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Benefits of Creatine for cognitive sharpness in perimenopause.

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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GLP-1 Pills (WeGovy) vs Injections : Trade Offs and Benefits

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Can menopause trigger a new autoimmune disease?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Menopause and Nausea: Causes, Relief, and When to See a Doctor

by Monica Molenaar

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Perimenopause Diarrhea: Causes, Triggers, and Hormone-Related Gut Health Solutions

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Can’t I Drink Anymore? The Science of Alcohol Tolerance in Menopause

by Anna Johnson

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The 5 Best Supplements for Menopause Brain Fog

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Low Estrogen Symptoms: Top Causes and Treatments

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Best Foods for Hot Flash Relief: A Menopause Diet Guide

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Estrobolome Health—the bacteria in the gut capable of metabolizing and circulating estrogen.

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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What Is The Lowest Dose of Progesterone For HRT?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Menopause or Pregnancy: Understanding the Signs

by Anna Johnson

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Why why is my blood pressure high during menopause?

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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Why am I having heart palpitations at night during menopause?

by Amy Hayes

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Why does it feel like a UTI when my tests keep coming back negative?"

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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What Is Perimenopause Fatigue & How to Treat It

by Monica Molenaar

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Minoxidil Shedding: What Is Considered Normal Hair Loss During Menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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What Is the Difference Between Thyroid Hot Flashes and Menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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What should my vaginal pH be during menopause?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Why is clitoral stimulation for orgasm more important during menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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Menopause and Diabetes: How Menopause Affects Blood Sugar

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Why is weight loss different when you combine HRT and GLP-1s

by Anna Johnson

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Why does bone loss happen so fast after menopause?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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The Menopause Protein Leverage: Why your 20% protein goal is failing you.

by Anna Johnson

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Why Am I Suddenly Hungry All the Time? Cravings & Perimenopause, Explained

by Anna Johnson

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Sarcopenic Obesity: Why Your Body Composition Matters...

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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How is surgical menopause different from natural menopause?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Do I need a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) during menopause?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Are Testosterone and Testosterone Pellets Safe to Use in Perimenopause and Menopause?

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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The Histamine-Estrogen Loop: Why You’re Suddenly Allergic to Everything

by Anna Johnson

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Is progesterone better for sleep than sleeping pills?

by Anna Johnson

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Could Your Menopause Symptoms Be Long COVID?

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Menopause: Why is my 'Stress Score' always high?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: What is the Estrogen-Collagen Link?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Ways to Reduce Menopause-Related Inflammation Without Hormone Therapy

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Why GLP-1s Might Be the Missing Piece for Menopausal Cognition

by Anna Johnson

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What are the differences between compounded and branded GLP-1s?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Can magnesium help with menopause weight gain?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Why does my mouth feel like it’s burning during menopause?

by Anna Johnson

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Why am I always thirsty during menopause?

by Anna Johnson

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Why is it so hard to get a menopause diagnosis?

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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What is Zone 2 cardio and why do menopausal women need it?

by Amy Hayes

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Perimenopause Headaches vs. Regular Headaches

by Monica Molenaar

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Can GLP-1s protect my heart if I can’t take estrogen?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Why does perimenopause feel like sudden ADHD?

by Anna Johnson

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What are the 5 Hidden or Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms in Women?

by Anna Johnson

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Why Visceral Fat Targets Your Heart After Menopause

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Are hot flashes a “biomarker” for future cardiovascular health?

by Cheyenne Buckingham

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Message to our Patients who are Survivors of Sexual Violence: The Impact of Trauma on Menopausal Symptoms

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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Can menopause cause tinnitus or ear ringing?

by Anna Johnson

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"The Estrogen-Dopamine Connection: Why is my ADHD medication suddenly not working?"

by Monica Molenaar

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Is it a 'Panic Attack' or a 'Vasomotor Symptom'?"

by Hadley Mendelsohn

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Should You Get a Calcium Score? Menopause Heart Guide

by Anna Johnson

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Signs and Symptoms of Menopause: Everything You Need to Know

by Sheryl Kraft

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The Ultimate Guide to Perimenopause Periods

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Do I Have Menopause Brain Fog and How Can I Relieve It?

by Monica Molenaar

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When is it reasonable to consider starting HRT after breast cancer?

by Monica Molenaar

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How does menopause cause circadian disruptions to the vascular system?

by Monica Molenaar

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Can You Prevent Perimenopause Hair Loss?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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The Most Common Menopause Myths, Debunked with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin

by Rachel Hughes

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Why Does Menopause Make Sex Hurt?

by Monica Molenaar

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What is 'Vascular Aging' in Menopause? How Estrogen Affects Your System

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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Menopause Joint Pain & MSM: Causes and Treatment

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Am I Getting Acne During Menopause, and How Can I Treat It?

by Monica Molenaar

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Menopause Crazy Behavior: Perimenopause Depression

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Is Anxiety Worse During Menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Do My Breasts Hurt During Perimenopause and Menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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Collagen & Estrogen: Everything Women Need To Know

by Monica Molenaar

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What is Estrogen Deficient Skin & How to Treat It

by Anna Johnson

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Are GLP-1 Medications Safe, and What About Side Effects?

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Can’t I Orgasm Anymore After Menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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Menopause and Heart Disease: Understanding the Cardiovascular Risk and Early Warning Signs

by Monica Molenaar

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Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe for the Heart? The Timing Hypothesis and Cardiovascular Risk in 2026

by Alloy Staff

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Is it Safe to Put Estrogen On Your Face? The Science Behind It

by Anne Fulenwider

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Vaginal Itching and Menopause: Causes and Relief

by Monica Molenaar

How Long Does Menopause & Perimenopause Rage Last? Treatment Options

by Monica Molenaar

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How Long Does It Take Tirzepatide to Work? | Zepbound®

by Monica Molenaar

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Difference Between Paroxetine for Hot Flashes vs. Depression

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Is Intercourse Painful During Menopause?

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

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Why Is My Libido Low? Understanding Sexual Desire and The Connections to Menopause and Stress

by Dr. Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

Why Does Menopause Change Body Odor? Causes and Solutions

by Amy Hayes

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What Causes Hot Flashes?

by Barbara Brody

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Why Do I Feel So Tired All the Time? How to Beat Menopause Fatigue

by Sheryl Kraft

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Why Can't I Stop Crying? Dealing with Menopausal Mood Swings

by Monica Molenaar

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Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms and How to Treat Them

by Monica Molenaar

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Why Does Menopause Make Hangovers Worse? Alcohol & Hormones

by Sheryl Kraft

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Is Spotting During Menopause Normal?

by Sheryl Kraft

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What Causes Late-Onset Menopause?

by Monica Molenaar

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What Is Estradiol?

by Monica Molenaar

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How Do I Lose Weight During Menopause? Menopause Weight Gain Tips

by Barbara Brody

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Menopause, Breast Cancer, and What Comes Next-a Conversation With Dr. Avrum Bluming

by Monica Molenaar

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The FDA Is Modernizing Hormone Therapy Labels

by Corinne Menn, D.O.

What is Menopause?

by Sheryl Kraft

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Monica’s Skincare Journey: From Discovery to Results. The story behind M4

by Alloy Staff

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Why I’m Passionate About Working at Alloy

by Randi Friedman

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Why Estrogen Belongs in Your Skincare Routine, and Not Just in Your Hormone Therapy

by Alloy Staff

Your Perimenopause & Menopause Questions, Answered by a Doctor

by Rachel Hughes

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What Every Black Woman Should Know About Navigating Menopause

by Rachel Hughes

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How Long Does Menopause Last?

by Sheryl Kraft

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Does Menopause Cause Fatigue?

by Barbara Brody

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Can Menopause Cause Insomnia?

by Sheryl Kraft

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How to Prevent Vaginal Dryness During Menopause

by Monica Molenaar

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Hot Flashes and Menopause: What’s the Connection?

by Barbara Brody

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What’s the Deal With Menopause and Hair Loss?

by Barbara Brody

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What Types of Menopause Treatments Can Help My Symptoms

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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Menopause & Sleep: When You Need More Zzzzzs.

by Sheryl Kraft

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What Can I Do About My Cramps During Menopause?

by Sheryl Kraft

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What Is Menopause Fatigue?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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Exciting News about Estrogen and Alzheimer’s

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Why Are My Hot Flashes Getting Worse?

by Sheryl Kraft

Understanding Hormones During Menopause with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin

by Anne Fulenwider

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Losing it: How to Stock Your Hair-Loss Arsenal

by Sheryl Kraft

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Food is a Powerful Preventative Medicine + More News from the 2022 Menopause Society Annual Meeting

by Corinne Menn, D.O.

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New to Online Dating? What I Wish Someone Had Told Me

by Jill Waldbieser

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What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like?

by Barbara Brody

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How to Reverse Thinning Hair After Menopause

by Sheryl Kraft

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Want to Read What the Experts Have to Say About Menopause and Hormones?

by Alloy Staff

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Why You’re Gaining Weight in Midlife—And What Actually Works

by Liz Plosser

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Navigating Weight Shifts in Perimenopause and Menopause

by Rachel Hughes

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The First (and Only) Eye Cream with Estriol

by Alloy Staff

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Perimenopause: What Is it, and How Did We Get Here?

by Alloy Staff

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A Guide to Layering Skincare (and Adding M4 into Your Routine)

by Alloy Staff

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Feel Good in Your Skin: How to Boost Collagen After 40

by Amy Hayes

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Estriol, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid

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Why Dr. Sharon Malone’s Keynote at ACOG Marks A Milestone For Women’s Health

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What Is “Compounded” Liraglutide?

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Midlife Weight Gain: Why Is it So Hard to Lose?

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How Long Does It Take Compounded Liraglutide To Work?

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The Truth About Estrogen: A Masterclass on Hormones and Health

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Why Gut Health is So Important as We Age

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Common Perimenopause Skin Problems & How To Fix Them

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Does Menopause Cause Hair Loss?

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Menopausal Weight Changes

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Why Do Women Gain Weight During Menopause?

by Anna Johnson & Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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What is the Connection Between Hot Flashes and Headaches?

by Sheryl Kraft

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Why Am I So Tired All the Time?

by Sheryl Kraft

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Dealing With Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

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Thinning Hair & Increased Facial Hair During Menopause

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Hormone Therapy: It’s More Than Just For Hot Flashes!

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Ask the Expert: Dr. Kelly Casperson on Vaginal & Sexual Health in Menopause

by Rachel Hughes

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Ask Dr. Vonda Wright: How Menopause Affects Your Muscles, Bones & Joints

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Ask the Expert: Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Why Menopause Care Must Be Personalized

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Dr. Rachel Rubin on Perimenopause, Menopause, and Sexual Health

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Sex, Relationships, & Peri/Menopause with Couples & Sex Therapist Marissa Nelson

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#BeyondMyPeriod: “the menopause symptoms came on like a fury”

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Hormone Therapy 101 With Dr. Corinne Menn

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Menopause is Different for Black Women, and it’s Time to Address It

by Alloy Staff

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#BeyondMyPeriod: “Enjoy your body, right now, just as it is.”

by Alloy Staff & August Period Care

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Introducing Alloy's Medical Advisory Board

by Alloy Staff

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How to Stay Strong in Menopause & Beyond With Dr. Wright

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In the Heat of the Night... Sweats!

by Rachel Baker

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Dear Acne: I Thought We Broke Up in High School??

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Urinary Incontinence: Another Kind of Leak

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Is the Vagina the New Face?

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Menopause & Heart Health: Navigating Cardiovascular Wellness As We Age with Dr. Jayne Morgan

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Introducing Anne & Monica, the Founders of Alloy

by Anne Fulenwider & Monica Molenaar

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#BeyondMyPeriod: Menopause Was a “Full Thelma and Louise Moment” For Me

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Own Your Vaginal and Sexual Health through Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond

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Sex, Menopause & Cultural Differences with Dr. Sameena Rahman

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Why Are My Orgasms Less Intense During Menopause?

by Corinne Menn, D.O.

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Hot Flash Hell, or Some Like It Cool

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Your Menopause Questions, Answered, With Dr. Sharon Malone

by Rachel Hughes

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What is Brain Fog and Why Can’t We Remember Anything?!?!

by Rachel Baker

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Check Out Dr. Sharon Malone in the Washington Post!

by Alloy Staff

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Putting the Spotlight on Team Alloy in honor of Employee Appreciation Day

by Anne Fulenwider & Monica Molenaar

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Up all night? Call us at 4 a.m

by Rachel Baker

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How Tamsen Fadal Became a Menopause Tiktok Star

by Anne Fulenwider

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#BeyondMyPeriod: From First to Final Periods…A Tale of 2 Sisters.

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Must Read: The New York Times has Ignited the Most Important Conversation About Menopause Ever

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Menopause is Different for Black Women. We Talked About it With Dr. Jayne Morgan

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What Linda Evangelista Taught Me About Fear, Fat and Quick Fixes

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Spice Up Your Life: Doctor-Approved Advice for Improving Your Sexual Health

by Alloy Staff

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#BeyondMyPeriod: “My mom was open about her symptoms, but she didn't necessarily want us to draw attention to it.”

by Alloy Staff & August Period Care

Optimizing Vaginal Health During Menopause With Urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin

by Rachel Hughes

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I Went Out Two Nights Ago. Why am I STILL Hungover?

by Rachel Baker

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#BeyondMyPeriod: “Shame has no place in this conversation.”

by Alloy Staff & August Period Care

This is Your Brain on Menopause

by Anne Fulenwider

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The Moment Stacy London Decided to Change Everything

by Anne Fulenwider

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Understanding Pelvic, Urinary, and Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Shenelle Wilson

by Rachel Hughes

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Menopause & Your Mental Health

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The Flash Q+A: Omisade Burney-Scott

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#BeyondMyPeriod: “You've always been enough, and you will always be enough just as you are.”

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Menopause, Hormones & How to Stay Heart-Healthy During Menopause Featuring Dr. Jayne Morgan

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The Flash Q+A: Cindy Gallop

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When the Rage is Real

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Perimenopause & Headaches

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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What's This New Hot Flash Pill, Veozah?

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?

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New Menopause Treatment Guidelines–We’ve Got Good news!

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Great Big News in the Menopause World

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Frequent UTIs and Menopause - What Can You Do?

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Are Your Menopause Symptoms Worse than Expected?

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What Are the Signs that You Need Menopause Hormone Therapy?

by Anna Johnson

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Hot Flashes and Anxiety: What’s the Connection?

by Barbara Brody & Hadley Mendelsohn

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Your Need-to-Know Remedies for Hot Flashes

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I'm 51. Will I ever want sex again??

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Estradiol Cream vs. Estradiol Patches: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Use?

by Monica Molenaar

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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Insiders' Guide

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What is Going on with My Hair?

by Erin Flaherty

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Nonhormonal Menopause Treatments

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What Does This Exciting New Menopause Research Mean for YOU

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Menopause & Moms

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Women’s Health Month

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Are Hot Flashes Worse in the Summer?

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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We're Talking Mammograms

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Menopause is How Long?

by Sharon D. Malone, MD

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Brainfog

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