My doctor always cautions me about my cholesterol, but triglycerides are on the list in my medical record. Can you explain what they do?

Your Menopause Question: My doctor always cautions me about my cholesterol. Occasionally, we even get into a discussion about low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), but triglycerides are on the list in my medical record. Can you explain what they do?

I am 57 years old and six years into menopause. My problem is that I often feel like I am on the verge of developing a urinary tract infection. Help Please!

Your Menopause Question: I am 57 years old and six years into menopause. My problem is that I often feel like I am on the verge of developing a urinary tract infection, but when I take in a urine sample for my doctor to examine, I am told there is no evidence of infection. Help please!

I have read that the communication between our intestine and our brain is why we gain weight in menopause. Can you explain?

Your Menopause Question: I have read that the communication between our intestine and our brain is why we gain weight in menopause. Can you explain?

I am 57 years old with a range of menopause symptoms. When I go to my OB/GYN appointments, there is never enough time to describe what I am experiencing. Is there a better way to communicate?

Your Menopause Question: I am 57 years old with a range of menopause symptoms. However, when I go to my OB/GYN appointments, there is never enough time to describe what I am experiencing. Is there a better way to communicate with my care provider?

My doctor just put me on medicine for (AFib). Because I am 57 years old, we discussed whether menopause increases the risk of AFib since other cardiac risks seem to be more prevalent later in life. Wh

Your Menopause Question: My doctor just put me on medicine for (AFib). Because I am 57 years old, we discussed whether menopause increases the risk of AFib since other cardiac risks seem to be more prevalent later in life. What are your thoughts?