Genitourinary atrophy is a phenomenon that occurs when the body produces smaller quantities of the hormone estrogen.

Menopause is defined as the absence of menstrual periods in women for 1 year.

Hot flashes are very common during perimenopause, which leads up to menopause.

Vaginal dryness is common symptom of menopause -- and close to one out of every three women deals with it while going through "the change.".

When women are going through menopause, it is common that they lose the sex drive that they usually have.

Urinary incontinence refers to a low bladder control that results in involuntary leakage of urine.