Menopause

Menopause is often associated with symptoms like hot flashes and difficulty losing weight. Many women also report that going through menopause has done a number on their typical sleep pattern. Uncomfortable symptoms can make it much more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.  Of course, getting enough sleep remains an essential […]

Experts share how to strengthen the pelvic floor—and exactly why you’ll want to do so, regardless of your age or gender. Plus: four of the best pelvic floor exercises you can do at home. When exercising, many of us focus on the main groups, such as the legs, arms, glutes, and core—but these aren’t the […]

Looking to balance hormones and ease PMS cramps? An ancient herb called dong quai could be the key. Learn more about dong quai benefits and why it’s sure to become a staple in your routine. Dong quai is an herb that’s root has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over one thousand years. It […]

We put Fan Club, HUM’s first supplement for the management of menopause symptoms, to the test during a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Spoiler alert: The results are really strong. The impact that menopause can have on daily life is often overlooked and women have few options to help them manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms.  To […]

Wondering how much hair loss is normal? Find out what’s causing this distressing hair issue—and what you can do about it.   Whether you’ve spent your life trying to style thick, unruly strands into submission or add volume to limp locks, you’ve probably thought of your hair as “problem hair” at some point. But if you’ve […]

Menopause is inevitable for half of the population. Accompanying menopause is a laundry list of discomforts that can make it a dreadful experience rather than an exciting new chapter. Fortunately, an age-old plant called Siberian rhubarb has the potential to improve the menopause experience.  What is Siberian rhubarb root? Siberian rhubarb, also known as rhapontic […]

Depending on whether you’re in perimenopause, have reached menopause, or are post-menopausal, you could be experiencing any combination of symptoms: vacillating between chills and night sweats, thinning hair, dry skin, vaginal dryness, low libido, and even mental health-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Another common signifier of the menopausal period is the overall […]

When people talk about hormones, it’s often in relation to how they affect things like mood and energy levels, PMS symptoms, libido, and metabolism. But the truth is, these vital chemical messengers can have a profound effect on your skin, too. If you’ve ever dealt with hormonal acne you’re probably well aware of this, but […]

If you’ve been searching for a menopause supplement for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, and more, HUM’s Fan Club is the solution you’ve been looking for. Jennifer Martin-Biggers, PhD, MS, RDN, HUM’s VP of scientific affairs and education explains why supplements for menopause can make this time easier and how Fan Club’s star […]

Night sweats are unpleasant, at best, and dangerous, at worst. Here’s what causes night sweats—and what you can do to banish them from your bedroom for good. There’s nothing better than crawling into your bed, snuggling under the covers, and settling in for a long, restful night of sleep. And there’s nothing worse than waking […]

Between 2014-2025, 1.1 billion women will have gone through menopause. To put that into perspective, the U.S. currently has around 169 million females. Suffice it to say (postmenopausal) women run the world. Yet, 60 percent of women say the physical and mental effects of declining hormone levels aren’t discussed enough, leaving them feeling unprepared for […]

An OB-GYN and sex therapist discuss possible causes of low libido in women and strategies to help you feel better about and recharge your sex drive.  There are times, even when the setting seems to be just right, that your body might not feel it’s the right moment for any kind of sex. If this […]