Menopause brings an onslaught of changes to women’s bodies. Why don’t we talk about it?

All women will eventually go through menopause, which brings hot flashes, impaired sleep, dry skin, weight gain, and more. It’s important to become informed in your 30s and 40s, and hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective, says Dr. Somi Javaid, a board-certified OB-GYN.