Doctors recommend a number of health screening tests for post-menopausal women.  One of the most important tests is a DEXA scan, commonly known as a bone density scan.  This test measures bone mineral density, which helps identify bone loss.  Women age 65 and older should receive a DEXA scan every two years.  Post-menopausal women under…

Urinary incontinence, or bladder control problems, affects many women.  This accidental leakage of urine may be a small annoyance or may be a bigger issue impacting quality of life.  Women are twice as likely to suffer urinary incontinence as men.  Women may develop urinary incontinence during pregnancy, after childbirth, with hormonal changes after menopause, or…