Hot flashes are a symptom of the menopausal transition. They lead to discomfort, and they can last for years. They are called night sweats when they occur at night. They can occur frequently enough to disrupt a woman's life. There is also an ethnic component to hot flashes. Hispanic and African American women tend to…

Uterine prolapse develops when the tissues and muscles in a woman’s pelvis weaken, allowing the uterus to drop down into the vagina. The condition affects about 50% of women between 50 and 80. Uterine prolapse can sometimes lead to the uterus coming out through the vaginal opening.The muscles in the pelvis and the pelvic floor…