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Dyspareunia is a common problem for many postmenopausal women.

To manage trouble sleeping due to chronic pain, start by adopting healthy sleep habits. Other strategies include relaxation techniques and avoiding mentally stimulating activities. Sleep medications may do more harm than good.

Self-help steps to get through hemorrhoid flare-ups

There are several things women can do to reduce their risk of getting colon cancer. Lifestyle strategies should focus on eating less red meat, exercising more, and taking vitamin D and calcium when appropriate.

Dietary changes, medications, and a lack of exercise often contribute to constipation in older women. Getting plenty of fiber and drinking four to six glasses of fluid each day are the best ways to prevent-and treat-constipation.

Certain foods and medications can cause digestion problems, and low intake of fibrous foods can cause constipation. To improve digestion, aim for eight to nine glasses of water and 35 grams of fiber from food per day.

More women are remaining sexually active after menopause, but concern about sexually transmitted infections has not been a priority, leading to an increase in such infections.

Loss of bone strength in men happens at an older age than in women. Men can take steps to prevent bone loss and harmful fractures, such as taking enough calcium and vitamin D. Some men may benefit from bone strength testing.

Transient ischemic attacks are strokes that “clear up” within a few hours. They should be treated with the same urgency as a longer-lasting stroke. Delay can result in damage to the brain or a larger stroke.