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Hair thinning during perimenopause isn't always caused by hormones. Learn how estrogen changes, thyroid disorders, low iron, stress, nutrition, and other factors may contribute to hair loss after 40—and what may be worth evaluating.

Feeling achy or stiff after 40? Joint and muscle pain become more common during perimenopause and menopause. Learn how changing estrogen levels, muscle loss, sleep, body composition, and other health factors may contribute—and what you can do to stay strong and mobile.

Heart racing, fluttering, pounding, or skipped beats can appear during perimenopause. Learn how hormonal changes may contribute to palpitations, what else can cause them, and which warning signs should never be ignored.

Gaining belly fat during perimenopause even though your diet hasn't changed? Learn how estrogen, muscle loss, insulin sensitivity, sleep, stress, and aging can change body composition and what you can do about it.

Menopause can accelerate bone loss long before symptoms appear. Learn when women should get a DEXA scan, who needs earlier osteoporosis screening, how FRAX estimates fracture risk, and how exercise, nutrition, muscle and hormones can help protect bone health.

: Waking between 2 and 4 A.M.? Learn how cortisol, hormones, stress, blood sugar, and sleep patterns may contribute and what you can do to improve your sleep.