Period changes
Perimenopausal bleeding: what’s normal, what’s not?
During Perimenopause your periods can start to become increasingly irregular and unpredictable, we'll look at what you can expect and how to manage it.
World Menopause Awareness Day 2024 and World Menopause Month
World Menopause Day is held annually on the 18th October to raise awareness, break the stigma and offer support for all those going through the menopause.
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Don’t let periods or leaks dampen your style
There’s no skirting around it. Changes to flow around menopause can bring with them sudden, unexpected periods and heavier flows that can be hard to cope with. Urinary changes – or the so-called ‘sensitive bladder’ – are equally tricky. Thankfully our stylist...
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Blood tests for hormone levels in menopause
by Dr Kate Burns, ⊕ medically reviewed by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson on 10th October, 2022 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...
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Phytoestrogens - what are they and how can they help in menopause?
For many women, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and can affect everyday life. Though there are options available to medically treat menopause, for women who are looking for an alternative, many symptoms can be helped by using natural...
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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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Menopause, perimenopause and post-menopause – A doctors overview
by Dr Shilpa McQuillan, ⊕ medically reviewed by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson on 5th September, 2022 From the time you start noticing changes and symptoms to beyond your last period, menopause is a time of multiple changes. Many of us feel mystified by what’s going on....
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