Making It Through Menopause With Information and Support

Using the Web is a good way to learn about menopause. You can read about everything from the common issues to the rarer experiences, as well as things you can do to help yourself.

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What are Menopause and Perimenopause?

While menopause is a natural life stage, some women enter the phase earlier than expected, either ... read more »

Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms

In this section, you will find Web sites that review the signs of menopause, blood tests for ... read more »

Menopause Symptom Relief

Many women going through menopause experience signs and symptoms that can be uncomfortable but ... read more »

Effects of Menopause

Although menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, health problems can crop up during ... read more »

Menopause Research and News

In this section, there are a few sites that can help you find the latest research findings and ... read more »

Many women can identify with others going through this stage or phase of life, and connecting with others who share your experience might help you cope with the symptoms (or emotional experience) of menopause. In the forums and community sites below you’ll find opportunities to communicate online and ways to look for support.

Dulcinea's Insight

Many sites that provide health information also have communities or forums. If you have a favorite health site, see if it has a place for you to connect with other like-minded women.

Be careful about the information you give online. Anonymity can be great to help you ask questions you might not normally feel comfortable asking, but it also means that you don’t know who is reading the information you put online.

Dulcinea's Picks

Know Menopause offers personal stories from women about going through menopause. You’ll also find videos, a symptom tracker, and an action plan for menopause.

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For forums ...

Power Surge

is a Web site dedicated to women and the subject of menopause that has a "full-service" support center, including these message boards. There is also an ask-the-expert service, live chats, and many other features. Sign up for the newsletter or read transcripts of previous guest chats.

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Menopause Talk

is a site designed to provide support for women who are about to go through menopause or are going through it. It is a moderated site, which means that moderators monitor the posts and also post topics to stimulate conversation and debate.

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For personal stories ...

Know Menopause

offers personal stories from women about going through menopause. Click on "Real Women" along the bottom of the page. You’ll also find videos, a symptom tracker, and an action plan for menopause.

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