Expert menopause advice

Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson

Anne Henderson

Consultant Gynaecologist

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; brain fog might sound funny, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way. Psychological problems and low mood can be very common too – anxiety, phobias and panic attacks can occur for the first time.
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Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson

Anne Henderson

Consultant Gynaecologist

Incontinence at menopause – urinary changes and why they happen

Suddenly having little leaks? Increased urinary frequency or urgency, and incontinence at menopause happens – even if you’ve never had problems in this area before – but you needn’t, and shouldn’t, just put up with it! 
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Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson

Anne Henderson

Consultant Gynaecologist

Menopause vaginal pain & painful sex what’s happening and how to feel more comfortable

Why do some women start to find sex painful around menopause? Vaginal and anatomical changes can lead to poor lubrication, as well as changes to the shape of your vagina – it can actually become shorter, less wider, and less stretchy.

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Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson

Anne Henderson

Consultant Gynaecologist

Why do periods get worse before menopause?

Many women hope their periods will slow down, lighten and then stop at menopause… but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Though they can space out, periods in menopause can very often become more frequent and heavy for many women.
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Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson

Anne Henderson

Consultant Gynaecologist

Loss of libido in perimenopause and menopause – is it biological or psychological?

If you’ve noticed a change in your sex drive – and you’re not comfortable with the situation – you might be worried about what’s happening. Do hormones play a part? Is it more about what’s happening in life?
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Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson

Anne Henderson

Consultant Gynaecologist

Menopause vaginal changes explained

by Anne Henderson, medically reviewed by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson on 5th September, 2022 At menopause, many women experience vaginal changes including dryness, shortening and tightening....
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