Pregnancy & Menopause: Video Series

Getting pregnant after an abortion should not be an issue, as many women who have had abortions or miscarriages experience healthy pregnancies later on. Find out about pregnancy after abortions with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Maintaining libido after menopause is quite possible by addressing any vaginal dryness with a doctor, setting aside focused alone time with a partner and taking time to set the mood for the evening. Maintain a healthy and active sex life throughout the years with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

A lower sex drive in menopausal women is common, as overall energy decreases, hormone levels change and women find other ways to be satisfied in a relationship. Understand how the body changes during menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

To know when menopause is approaching, remember that it can occur between the ages of 45 and 55, hot flashes are usually the first symptom and changes in the menstrual cycle are quite common. Find out how to identify menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Menopause symptoms cannot be cured, but they can be treated with estrogen, an estrogen and progesterone combination or over-the-counter supplements. Find a way to alleviate uncomfortable menopausal symptoms with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

To know if you are getting premature menopause, monitor your monthly cycle and note any major irregularities or inconsistencies, especially if you are approaching the age of 40. Find out when menopause can occur with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Getting pregnant after a tubal ligation is only possible after getting a tubal ligation reversal, which is a lengthy and difficult surgery that has a 70 percent success rate for getting pregnant. Understand the risks of getting pregnant after surgery with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Women are in menopause when they are at the appropriate age and have not had a period in 12 months or more. Identify the signs of menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Avoiding pregnancy naturally can be done through natural family planning, which revolves around planning intercourse during times when the women is not ovulating. Understand the risks of natural birth control methods with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

To get pregnant naturally, it is best to have sex during the woman's time of ovulation, which can be mapped according to her menstrual cycle. Stay relaxed while trying to conceive naturally with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

The signs and symptoms of peri-menopause, which is a transition period before menopause, includes lengthening or shortening of the menstrual cycle, a change in intensity and sometimes missed cycles. Identify peri-menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

The most common pre-menopausal symptoms are changes in the menstrual cycle, whether it be more frequent or less frequent, and hot flashes. Find out what to expect when approaching menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

The signs and symptoms of early menopause, which is known as premature ovarian failure, include the absence of a menstrual cycle for several months in a row, especially if this occurs under the age of 40. Find out if early menopause is a possibility with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Managing peri-menopause, which is defined as the transitional time between regular cycles and full-on menopause, requires taking birth control pills to regulate the period and reduce hot flashes. Consider hormonal treatments to alleviate peri-menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

Diagnosing peri-menopause is done when a woman who is approaching or is in her 40's experiences significantly irregular cycles, hot flashes and mood swings. Consult a doctor to identify this transitional time in a woman's life with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

To know whether you are pregnant or in menopause, consider your age, as younger women are more likely to be pregnant and older women are more likely to be going through menopause. Take a pregnancy test to confirm either pregnancy or menopause with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.

The symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, skin dryness, irritability and mood changes, but some women might not experience all of these symptoms. Find out when menopause most commonly occurs with information from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women's health.