Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting for women in menopause

The current buzz around intermittent fasting for women has linked it to everything from improved gut and heart health to ...

Can Menopause Affect Testosterone Levels

Can Menopause Affect Testosterone Levels?

Testosterone tends to be primarily spoken of as a ‘male’ hormone but, along with oestrogen and progesterone, it is also ...

Does HRT make menopause worse

Can HRT make your symptoms worse?

by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson,  ⊕ medically reviewed by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson on 27th April, 2023 For many women HRT is the answer ...

What is early menopause

What is early menopause

Early menopause is defined as when you go through menopause earlier than is typical. It is something that can happen ...

Breast changes during perimenopause and menopause

Breast changes during perimenopause and menopause (and the reason you need to keep checking yours)

It’s completely normal and natural for your breasts to shift in size and shape and/or become more sensitive ...

What is menopause

What is menopause?

The term menopause – derived from the Greek ‘men’ which means month or monthly and ‘pausis’ which means end or stop – ...

Does HRT help prevent dementia?

Alzheimer’s dementia is one of the greatest health fears for most of us – and a condition that disproportionately affects ...

Foods to support testosterone production in menopause

Foods that increase testosterone in females during menopause

When you’re going through perimenopause and menopause, you’re probably used to hearing the words oestrogen and progesterone bandied ...

hormone balancing foods for menopause

Diet and recipes to help balance hormones in menopause

Eating a healthy balanced diet is important at any age but at the time of perimenopause and menopause it becomes ...

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause translates literally as ‘around the time of the menopause’. Put simply, it is the stage of life when you’...

Everything you need to know about diet for perimenopause

It’s old news now that the way you eat can have a massive impact on how you feel. With ...

Perimenopause and mental health

Perimenopause, the stage before menopause, can be a particularly difficult time for women, both physically and psychologically. Mental health issues – ...

empty blood test vials

Blood tests for hormone levels in menopause

For many women, working out whether or not you’re in perimenopause or menopause can feel like a bit of a guessing game, especially if you are taking hormonal contraception, which can mask or cause one of the key signs ...

Phytoestrogen rich foods for menopause

Phytoestrogens and menopause

For many women, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and can affect everyday life. Though there are ...

Menopause Contraception

Menopause contraception: everything you need to know about menopause & contraception from menopause specialist GP Dr. Kate Burns

Amongst the many challenges faced by women who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause, contraception is not one that is frequently talked about.

Sleeping problems during menopause

Why Does Menopause Make You Tired?

If you’re struggling to fall asleep, or stay asleep through the night, you’re not alone. In this article, ...

Menopause yoga nidra for disturbed sleep and low mood

Yoga Nidra is a special kind of yoga that helps you rest and restore through what’s called ‘yogic sleep’. ...

Nutrition for sleep – natural ways to improve your menopause sleep

Want to understand your menopause sleep problems from a nutritional perspective? Rosie Letts, qualified and registered nutritional therapist, explains what's ...

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Who is It Intended For?

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and could it be for you? Our GP Shilpa McQuillan has created the really useful guide to demystify HRT: what it is, how it works, the options available, the risks, and the benefits.

Is it the menopause or is it life?

In this article she looks at the challenges of menopause from a psychological perspective – and provides lots of actionable advice to help you understand and take control of your experience.

Caroline Barnes expert makeup artist and beauty therapist

Makeup for menopause tutorial by Caroline Barnes

Makeup for menopause… is it different?   Should you change formulas to beat those hot flushes? What about skincare? Is it ...

woman and man swimming together

How to explain menopause to a man

Ruth Devlin of the fantastic coaching consultancy Let’s Talk Menopause has been helping us to demystify this time of ...

Menopause nutrition – how to eat for a healthier, happier menopause

Tucking into tasty food to relieve menopause symptoms? It can’t be that simple… can it? Rosie Letts is a ...

CBT for menopause

Does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for hot flushes and other menopause symptoms really work? In this article she introduces Cognitive ...

Managing menopause in the workplace

Many woman hours are being lost to menopause here in the UK every year. However, the personal and professional cost ...

Menopause and relationships: advice for partners and those in relationships

Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support, discuss how relationships may change as you discover you are perimenopausal, ...

How to talk to your GP about menopause

Not sure where to start when it comes to discussing menopause with your doctor? GP Shilpa McQuillan is here for you, with practical advice to make the most of your appointments – even when it’s time to talk about symptoms ...

Menopause mood changes and brain fog – the surprising cognitive and psychological symptoms

Many women are surprised by the changes to cognitive function that can occur around the menopause...

Incontinence at menopause – urinary changes and why they happen

Suddenly having little leaks? Increased urinary frequency or urgency, and incontinence at menopause happens...

Menopause skincare tips by Caroline Barnes

So you’ve finally got your skincare regime just perfect: you’ve found the products you love, and you’re ...