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Evidence-based articles on perimenopause, menopause, HRT, bone health, and midlife wellness, by Dr. Suganya Venkat and the Menolia team.

Menopause 26 April 2026

Menopause Dizziness & Vertigo: The Hormonal Connection

Feeling dizzy or off-balance in perimenopause? An OB-GYN explains the oestrogen-vestibular link, why BPPV rises after 40, and what actually helps.

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Menopause 25 April 2026

Menopause Night Sweats: Why You Wake Up Soaking Wet

Night sweats during menopause explained by an OB-GYN: what causes them, how they differ from hot flashes, and what helps you sleep better.

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Menopause 23 April 2026

What Is Menopause? A Complete Guide for Indian Women

Menopause explained in plain language: what it means, when it starts, the three stages, common symptoms, and what you can do. India-specific context.

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Perimenopause 22 April 2026

Perimenopause Treatment: What Actually Helps

Perimenopause treatment that works: strength training, sleep, targeted nutrition, and when to ask your doctor about hormonal options.

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Real Stories 21 April 2026

Arthritis & Menopause at 60: Lalitha's 3-Month Recovery

A real Menolia case study. Postmenopausal, rheumatoid arthritis, elevated cholesterol. CRP fell from 57 to 5 and cholesterol normalised in 3 months.

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Symptoms 21 April 2026

Menopause Hair Thinning: Why Density Changes & What Helps

Gradual hair thinning during menopause? Why oestrogen changes affect hair density and what evidence-based options actually work.

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Symptoms 20 April 2026

Perimenopause Spotting: What's Normal & When to Worry

Brown spotting or light bleeding between periods after 40? Learn what's normal in perimenopause, what isn't, and when to see your doctor.

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Symptoms 18 April 2026

Perimenopause Mood Changes: Why You Feel Different

Mood swings, irritability, anger outbursts after 40? Perimenopause is changing your brain chemistry. Here's the science and what actually helps.

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Lifestyle 17 April 2026

Menopause & Intermittent Fasting: Does It Help or Hurt?

Thinking about intermittent fasting during menopause? An OB-GYN explains when it helps, when it backfires, and the safer Indian alternative.

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Symptoms 16 April 2026

Menopause Dry Eyes: The Hormonal Connection

Eyes dry, gritty, or sensitive to light after 45? Oestrogen affects tear production. An OB-GYN explains the link and what actually helps.

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Symptoms 15 April 2026

Menopause & Cholesterol: Why Your Numbers Changed

Got your blood test back and cholesterol jumped? Oestrogen is the reason. An OB-GYN explains what shifted and what to do about it.

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Symptoms 14 April 2026

Menopause Nausea: The Symptom Nobody Talks About

Unexplained nausea in your 40s or 50s? Oestrogen fluctuations can trigger it. An OB-GYN explains why and what actually helps.

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Symptoms 13 April 2026

Menopause Itchy Skin: Why It Happens & What Helps

Oestrogen decline triggers itchy skin during menopause. Why the itch happens, including night itch and feminine itch, and what actually helps.

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Lifestyle 12 April 2026

Menopause Self-Care: A Daily Routine After 45

A practical morning-to-evening self-care routine for Indian women after 45. Small, consistent habits that ease symptoms and restore your energy.

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Symptoms 11 April 2026

Menopause Body Aches: Why Everything Hurts After 45

That all-over achiness isn't ageing or fibromyalgia. It's oestrogen. An OB-GYN explains why muscles hurt after 45 and what relieves it.

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Lifestyle 10 April 2026

Menopause Belly Fat: Why It Happens & What Actually Works

Hormonal belly fat hits differently after 45. Here's why oestrogen loss shifts fat to your stomach and 4 evidence-based strategies to reduce it.

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Nutrition 9 April 2026

Menopause Diet Plan: 5-Day Indian Meal Chart

A 5-day Indian menopause meal plan to ease hot flashes, support weight loss, and restore energy. Ragi, dal, dahi, til, and foods already in your kitchen.

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Symptoms 8 April 2026

Menopause & Depression: Is Your Low Mood Hormonal?

Persistent sadness or loss of joy after 40? Your hormones may be driving clinical depression. Here's what the research shows and what helps.

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Symptoms 8 April 2026

Menopause Fatigue: Why You're Always Tired After 45

Exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Hormonal changes at menopause directly disrupt energy production. Here's what's happening and what helps.

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Menopause 7 April 2026

Post-Menopause: What to Expect After Your Last Period

An OB-GYN explains what changes in your body after menopause, from bone to heart health, and the steps that help you thrive in this new phase.

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Symptoms 6 April 2026

Menopause Heart Palpitations: Causes & When to Worry

An OB-GYN explains why heart palpitations are common during perimenopause, what triggers them, and which signs warrant a doctor's visit.

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Symptoms 5 April 2026

Menopause Breast Tenderness: Causes & When to See a Doctor

Breast soreness and tenderness during perimenopause explained by an OB-GYN. Why hormonal fluctuations cause it, what helps, and when to see a doctor.

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Lifestyle 4 April 2026

Sex & Libido After Menopause: What's Normal & What Helps

An OB-GYN explains why libido changes after menopause, what's normal, and evidence-based steps Indian women can take to feel like themselves again.

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Symptoms 3 April 2026

What Are Hot Flashes? Causes, Triggers & Relief

An OB-GYN explains what hot flashes really are, why they happen, what triggers them, and evidence-based relief for Indian women.

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Perimenopause 2 April 2026

Signs That Perimenopause Is Ending: What Comes Next

Wondering if your perimenopause is finally ending? An OB-GYN explains the clinical signs, the 12-month countdown, and what post-menopause feels like.

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Symptoms 1 April 2026

Early Menopause Symptoms: First Signs to Watch For

Noticing subtle changes in your 40s and wondering if it's menopause? An OB-GYN explains the very first signs of the menopause transition to recognise.

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Menopause 31 March 2026

Stages of Menopause: Perimenopause to Post-Menopause

A clear, evidence-based guide to the three stages of menopause, what happens in each stage, how long it lasts, and what you can do. India-specific context.

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Symptoms 30 March 2026

Signs of Menopause at 40: What's Normal & What to Do

Noticing changes at 40? These signs may mean perimenopause is beginning. An OB-GYN explains what's normal, what to watch, and what to do.

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Symptoms 29 March 2026

Menopause & UTIs: Why They Keep Coming Back

Recurrent UTIs after 45 are often tied to falling oestrogen. Here is why they keep coming back and what actually helps break the cycle.

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Symptoms 28 March 2026

Menopause & Blood Pressure: The Oestrogen Link

Why blood pressure rises during perimenopause and what you can do about it. Dr. Suganya Venkat explains the oestrogen-BP connection for Indian women.

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Symptoms 27 March 2026

Can Menopause Cause Headaches & Migraines? A Doctor Explains

Yes, menopause can cause headaches and migraines. An OB-GYN explains the hormonal link, who's most at risk, and 7 evidence-based ways to manage them.

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Symptoms 26 March 2026

Abnormal & Heavy Bleeding in Perimenopause: A Doctor's Guide

Abnormal or heavy bleeding in perimenopause: what's normal, what's a red flag, when clots, flooding or bleeding between periods need a doctor.

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Lifestyle 25 March 2026

Yoga for Menopause: Poses, Benefits & Research

Evidence-based yoga guide for menopause, poses for hot flashes, sleep, joint pain and mood, by Dr. Suganya Venkat and wellness coach Shobana Deepak.

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Perimenopause 24 March 2026

Perimenopause Test: How to Know If It's Starting

Wondering if you're in perimenopause? Know which tests help, which don't, and what your symptoms are really telling you.

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Conditions 23 March 2026

Premature Menopause: Causes, Signs & What to Do

Menopause before 40? What causes premature menopause, how to recognise the signs, and what treatment and support options exist.

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Menopause 22 March 2026

Menopause Age: When It Starts & What to Expect in India

Indian women reach menopause 2–5 years earlier than global averages. Know the signs, timeline, and what to do at every stage.

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Symptoms 21 March 2026

Menopause Hair Loss: Why It Happens & What Helps

Thinning hair during menopause? Why oestrogen changes cause hair loss and evidence-based treatments that actually work.

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Nutrition 20 March 2026

Menopause & Gut Health: The Connection

How menopause affects digestion, bloating & gut bacteria. Evidence-based strategies for gut health after 40, by Dr. Suganya Venkat.

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Lifestyle 18 March 2026

Menopause at Work: How Indian Women Manage Symptoms (Practical Guide)

Hot flashes in meetings, brain fog before deadlines: practical strategies for Indian women managing menopause at work. When to talk to HR and what actually helps. By Dr. Suganya Venkat.

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Symptoms 18 March 2026

Menopause Bloating: Causes & Relief

Why oestrogen changes cause menopause bloating and what actually helps, evidence-based diet, lifestyle and when to see a doctor.

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Symptoms 17 March 2026

Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's & Menopause: A Doctor's Guide

Why hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and menopause overlap so often after 40. An OB-GYN on symptoms, the TSH test, and how to tell them apart.

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Lifestyle 16 March 2026

Menopause & Relationships: Navigating Together

How menopause affects your marriage and relationships, and practical ways to stay connected through the transition.

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Symptoms 15 March 2026

Menopause Skin Care: Why Your Skin Changes

Your skin changes during menopause because of declining oestrogen. Here's what happens, what helps, and what doesn't.

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Lifestyle 14 March 2026

Exercise During Menopause: What Actually Helps

Which exercises help most during menopause? A doctor's guide to strength training, walking, yoga & more for Indian women.

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Nutrition 13 March 2026

Menopause Supplements That Work: An OB-GYN's Honest List

Which menopause supplements are worth taking? An OB-GYN's honest verdict on calcium, Vitamin D, phytoestrogens, and what's a waste of money.

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Nutrition 12 March 2026

9 Indian Foods That Reduce Hot Flashes: Doctor-Backed Guide

Which Indian foods reduce hot flash frequency during menopause? Research-backed guide to ragi, flaxseeds, phytoestrogen-rich dals & more. By Dr. Suganya Venkat, OB-GYN.

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