Articles by Maryanne B. Garvie-Loveland, MD

Oh, perimenopause. This is the stage of life where your hormones leave a party before you’re ready, and the lingering guests include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and several uninvited others. It’s a confusing time, and full of questions. What’s happening to your body? How long will it last? And why does it feel…

This article is part of WHA’s new perimenopause and menopause series. Menopause happens naturally with declining hormone levels around age 51. But every person’s journey is unique. For some, menopause may arrive earlier than expected, a condition known as early-onset menopause when it occurs in your 40s. When it happens before age 40, it’s known…

This article is part of WHA’s perimenopause and menopause series. For many, Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)—previously known as Hormone Replacement Therapy—provides vital relief from menopause symptoms, but it’s not the only way to navigate menopause with confidence and comfort. Each person’s experience with menopause is unique, and so are the options available to manage its…