Sharon Malone

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Do you have questions about your menopause symptoms and what stage of menopause you’re in? Click to review our list of perimenopause symptoms.

Signs Perimenopause Is Ending | Symptoms & Longevity

Signs Perimenopause Is Ending

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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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Corinne Menn

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Discover the key differences between tretinoin gel and cream, their benefits, side effects, and how to choose the best option for your skin type.

Tretinoin Gel vs. Cream: What is The Difference Between The Two?

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

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Dr. Vonda Wright posing in lab coat over a red dress. 

Catching Up With Dr. Vonda Wright | Alloy

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

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What Is Minoxidil Shedding? Causes, Duration & Management

Minoxidil Shedding: What Is Considered Normal Hair Loss?

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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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Alloy | Kelly Casperson

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

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Fatigue can be one of the most common symptoms of menopause, but what causes it and how do you treat it? Click to get answers from Alloy.

Perimenopause Fatigue: What it Is & How to Treat It

Feeling Tired? What Is Perimenopause Fatigue and How to Treat It

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Medical experts explain menopause hormones and treatment options to help you make informed decisions about hormone therapy.

Menopause Hormone Guide: Expert Insights

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

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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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Don’t know what age menopause starts? Get all your questions answered with this complete guide.

How Long Does Menopause Last? | Alloy

How Long Does Menopause Last?

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Opill is a progestin only birth control pill that can be safely used for perimenopausal women who are asymptomatic, in need of birth control and have contraindications to the use of combination oral contraceptives. Progestin only pills are over 90% effective, making them the most effective over the counter contraceptive on the market

Alloy | Perimenopause and Birth Control

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

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Do you have trouble getting enough sleep? Learn the effects of sleep deprivation and get tips on how you can get a healthy night's rest.

Is it Really Possible to Catch up on Lost Sleep? Sleep Deprivation & Its Affect on Health

Is it Really Possible to Catch up on Lost Sleep?

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Dr. Kelly Casperson explains essential information about vaginal health during menopause, from common symptoms to effective treatments.

Vaginal Health and Menopause: Expert Guide

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

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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

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Perimenopausal weight gain remains a common concern among women in midlife and beyond. Learn more.

Perimenopause Weight Gain - How to Put a Pause on It | Alloy

Perimenopausal Weight Gain: What You Need to Know

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As women age, their skin becomes drier, thinner, and more wrinkly, known as estrogen-deficient skin. But you can slow and even reverse the symptoms.

What is Estrogen Deficient Skin & How to Treat It - Alloy

What is Estrogen Deficient Skin & How to Treat It

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Menopausal Weight Gain | Alloy

A conversation between Alloy Community Manager, Rachel Hughes and Dr. Richa Mittal

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

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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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If you are experiencing irregular periods in your 40s, you may be in perimenopause. Find out how you can relieve perimenopause symptoms with Alloy.

Irregular Periods in Your 40s | Perimenopause Treatment | Alloy

I’m in My 40s and Am Having Irregular Periods - Am I in Perimenopause?

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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

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Expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver shares nutrition strategies for menopause, helping you adapt your eating habits to support your changing body.

Menopause Diet: Tips from Dr. Mary Claire Haver

What’s the Best Way to Eat During Menopause? Meet Dr. Mary Claire Haver Who Wrote the Book On It

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When we go through menopause, our bodies change much like they did in puberty. The result? An average weight gain of 5-8 lbs. Learn more.

Why Is It so Much Harder to Lose Weight After Menopause? | Alloy

Why is it so Much Harder to Lose Weight after Menopause?

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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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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. Avram Bluming

Dr. Bluming explains the connection between menopause, hormone therapy, and breast cancer risk with evidence-based insights.

Menopause and Breast Cancer: Dr. Bluming's Guide

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

Dr Avram Bluming 

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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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Are your menopause hot flashes getting worse? Visit the Alloy blog to learn why and what you can do about them.

Hot Flashes Getting Worse? Learn Why | Alloy

Why Are My Hot Flashes Getting Worse?

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Staying Strong in Menopause | Alloy

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

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Understanding changes in orgasm intensity during menopause with practical solutions for maintaining sexual satisfaction.

Menopause and Sexual Pleasure: Managing Changes

Why Are My Orgasms Less Intense During Menopause?

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Catching Up with Cindy Gallop - Conversation with Anne Fulenwider

The Flash Q+A: Cindy Gallop

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How do you know if your headache is a hormone headache or just a regular headache? Alloy explains the differences to help you identify perimenopause migraines.

Perimenopause Headaches : Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

Perimenopause Headaches vs. Regular Headaches: What’s the Difference?

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Are you wondering why you might be experiencing late-onset menopause? Visit the Alloy blog to learn about this condition and what you can do about it.

What Causes Late-Onset Menopause? Menopause Treatment by Alloy

What Causes Late-Onset Menopause?

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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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Discover the connection between menopausal hot flashes and headaches, plus effective strategies for managing both symptoms.

Hot Flashes and Headaches: Understanding the Link

What is the Connection Between Hot Flashes and Headaches?

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As women approach menopause, they may experience changes in their skin. Here are Alloy's medically backed tips for caring for skin during menopause.

Perimenopause Skin Problems | Expert Tips for Skin Care

Perimenopause Skin Problems & How to Improve Your Skin Care Routine

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If you’re going through menopause, you don’t have to suffer. Estradiol is an effective treatment that can help. Learn which formulation is best for you.

Estradiol Patch vs. Pill vs. Spray | Health Assessment

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

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Learn how topical estrogen affects menopausal skin health, including benefits for collagen, elasticity, and aging.

Topical Estrogen for Menopause Skin Care

The Science Behind Putting Estrogen On Your Face         

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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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Another Kind of Leak | Rachel Baker

Urinary Incontinence: Another Kind of Leak 

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Wondering how to beat menopause fatigue? We've got you covered. Click to learn about menopause fatigue and how you can find relief.

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