Texas is among 13 states proposing legislation to mandate coverage for menopause treatments, recognizing the significant impact menopause symptoms have on women's health and the economy.

The purpose of October 18 is to raise awareness of options available for improving health and well-being during midlife.

According to the National Institutes of Health, urinary incontinence affects twice as many women as men. And much of it has to do with pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. But one latest treatment called FormaV uses radio frequency to help ease and get rid of symptoms. It’s being touted as having a “surgery-like result” without the surgery.

Houstonian Christine Foster has always been an active mom. She's an avid kickboxer, runs half marathons, and maintains a healthy diet. But as she went through Menopause she was told that her brain fog, weight gain and hot flashes were just something she'd have to life with. After starting Semaglutide and Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy with the Antiage Institute, Christine says she finally feels like herself again. Watch the full interview to learn more.

Are you going through perimenopause, menopause, or beyond? Get answers to all your questions from Dr. Mary Claire Haver, renowned expert in hormone-related health issues!

The level of estrogen, the main female hormone, rises and falls unevenly during perimenopause. Women can experience perimenopause as early as their 30s.

There’s a rise in the popularity of collagen supplements. Many claim it helps them look and feel younger with fewer wrinkles.

A survey of healthcare providers found that many do not feel adequately trained to manage menopause symptoms and may not be familiar with the latest research and guidelines.

This diet can be a solution to your hormonal imbalances and weight loss!

On the next Houston Life, we're tackling midlife changes. Is it weight gain? Hormones? Hair Issues?

If you’re in menopause or getting close to it (and by the way, perimenopause symptoms can start as early as 35 years old), you might be wondering if there’s a way to fight symptoms, which include weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, depression, etc.

Past studies have shown that women who go through menopause before the age of 45 have an increased risk of early death, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.