Menopause is hot.

Ada McVean

Ada McVean is a science writer and communicator living in London. Armed with a BSc in bio-organic chemistry and gender studies, and an MSc in oligonucleotide chemistry, Ada has had her words appear in the McGill Office for Science and Society, Skeptical Inquirer, Canadian Dogs Annual, The Bark, whynow, The Skeptic, Animal Wellness, SciMoms and more. See more of her work at www.AdaMcVean.com.
  • Menopausal Hair Loss: Why It Happens and What We Can Do About It

    Menopausal Hair Loss: Why It Happens and What We Can Do About It

    Losing your hair might not be the most medically concerning symptom on its own, but its effects on mental health, social well-being, and personal identity can’t be understated. As Dr. Barbra Hanna, FACOG, NCMP, put it, “negative body image, poorer self-esteem, and feeling less control over their life” compound with other “menopause symptoms that can make […]

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  • Blood Tests for Menopause

    Blood Tests for Menopause

    One of the most common questions we hear is, “How will I know if I am in menopause?” As you likely already know, that is not a simple yes-or-no question. Menopause is defined clinically as 12 months of amenorrhea or absence of menstruation. That seemingly straightforward definition, however, masks a complex condition affecting millions of […]

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