Menopause Hormone
causes submit a link
How menopause works
How Stuff Works
An excellent in-depth article explains exactly what happens to hormone levels during menopause. Lots of links to just start your research.
self-help submit a link
Home FSH tests: Useful or not?
Woman to Woman
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is one of the hormones that changes as you enter menopause. Urine tests to detect FSH are simple to use, but sometimes difficult to interpret.
symptoms submit a link
Humor and advice
Minnie Pauz
Tips for dealing with 35 different symptoms of perimenopause. Cartoons illustrate each section and provide a dose of "humor replacement therapy."
This is a reliable source for information on natural and alternative treatments to restore hormone levels during menopause.
The biology of menopause uncovered
eMedicine
A more technical article that explains the underlying biological changes associated with menopause. You'll learn a lot here if you're willing to deal with medical terminology.
treatments submit a link
Hormone replacement pros and cons
Mayo Clinic
Hormone replacement therapy has been a controversial issue in recent years. Learn about the latest recommendations and alternatives here.
Common questions about HRT are answered in this easy reference page. Useful if you want quick answers without a lot of additional background.
Wiki on hormone replacement therapy
Wikipedia
An excellent entry that describes how hormone replacement therapy works in menopausal women. Up-to-date information on research and hormone formulations.
Thinking about HRT
NIH/NHLBI
Download this free information packet to guide you through decisions about menopausal hormone therapies. Highly recommended.
