Menopause

The day 12 months
after your last period

Perimenopause

The time leading up
to your last period.

Post menopause

The time beyond 12 months
after your last period.

what is menopause

Menopause is a natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s. Menopause is signalled by 12 months since last menstruation.

fezolinetant – a new option for hot flushes

fezolinetant – a new option for hot flushes

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abnormal bleeding

abnormal bleeding

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your hair during menopause

your hair during menopause

  Hormones have an important role to play in healthy hair You're not alone if…
is MHT safe to use after the age of 65?

is MHT safe to use after the age of 65?

How safe is it to use MHT after age 65?   The benefits and risks…
is menopause a disease?

is menopause a disease?

  Is menopause a deficiency state or a natural stage of life?   In recent…
all about progesterone

all about progesterone

  Progesterone is oestrogen’s partner in managing our important bodily processes. For various social, political…
menopause tracking apps

menopause tracking apps

In today's digital age, there's an app for almost everything, including menopause tracking. These apps…
hot and “bothered”?

hot and “bothered”?

Hot flushes and day and night sweats, also known as vasomotor symptoms, are synonymous with…
the confusion of perimenopause

the confusion of perimenopause

  Whilst hormonal symptoms can start before your period becomes irregular, not every unpleasant experience…
blood tests for menopause

blood tests for menopause

There is a lot of confusion about the role of blood tests in understanding your…
self-care without breaking the bank

self-care without breaking the bank

Nurture your well-being every day   Self-care is a vital practice for midlife women, providing…
reproductive stages

reproductive stages

reproductive stages What's happening now? The female reproductive system journeys through various stages. The STRAW…

stages of menopause

The STRAW10 classification of menopause stages is generally considered the gold standard. This defines how women progress from the reproductive stages through to perimenopause and post menopause.

reproductive stages

reproductive stages

reproductive stages What's happening now? The female reproductive system journeys through various stages. The STRAW…
late reproductive stage

late reproductive stage

late reproductive stage   What's happening now?   As you approach the later part of…
early perimenopause stage

early perimenopause stage

early perimenopause stage   What's happening now? During early perimenopause – you ovulate (release eggs)…
late perimenopause stage

late perimenopause stage

late perimenopause stage   What's happening now? During late perimenopause – you ovulate (release eggs)…
early postmenopause stage

early postmenopause stage

early postmenopause stage   What's happening now? If your last period was 1-5 years ago,…
late postmenopause stage

late postmenopause stage

late postmenopause stage   What's happening now? You haven’t had your period for 5 or…
it’s hard to tell your stage

it’s hard to tell your stage

it's hard to tell your stage   What's happening now? Because you don't get natural…

symptoms

You are not alone. There are 34 common symptoms for menopause.

Common symptoms include hot flashes and vaginal dryness. There may also be sleep disturbances. The combination of these symptoms can cause anxiety or depression. Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief. Vaginal dryness is treated with topical lubricants or oestrogen. Medications can reduce the severity and frequency of hot flushes. In special circumstances, oral hormone therapy may be used.

mental health – an interview with Dr Juliet Tait

mental health – an interview with Dr Juliet Tait

The menopause transition can really play havoc with your mood.   In this interview, Dr…
iron deficiency

iron deficiency

Iron deficiency and its associated symptoms are common, particularly during perimenopause. These symptoms often overlap…
headaches, migraines and perimenopause

headaches, migraines and perimenopause

If you’re in your 40s and noticing new or worsening headaches, particularly around your period,…
contraceptive pills for perimenopause

contraceptive pills for perimenopause

Don't dismiss the pill as a helpful form of hormone therapy during perimenopause Symptoms during…
fezolinetant – a new option for hot flushes

fezolinetant – a new option for hot flushes

Fezolinetant: A new non-hormonal option for hot flushes   Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) is the…
heavy menstrual bleeding

heavy menstrual bleeding

Heavy bleeding in perimenopause Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common experience for women entering…
your hair during menopause

your hair during menopause

  Hormones have an important role to play in healthy hair You're not alone if…
menopause tracking apps

menopause tracking apps

In today's digital age, there's an app for almost everything, including menopause tracking. These apps…
hot and “bothered”?

hot and “bothered”?

Hot flushes and day and night sweats, also known as vasomotor symptoms, are synonymous with…
the confusion of perimenopause

the confusion of perimenopause

  Whilst hormonal symptoms can start before your period becomes irregular, not every unpleasant experience…
muscles, joints, aches and pains

muscles, joints, aches and pains

Menopause affects almost every tissue in your body, including the tissues of your musculoskeletal system…
the 34 symptoms of menopause

the 34 symptoms of menopause

Most of the cells in your body have receptors for oestrogen so it's no wonder…

treatments

Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief. Vaginal dryness is treated with topical lubricants or oestrogen. Medications can reduce the severity and frequency of hot flushes. In special circumstances, oral hormone therapy may be used.

fezolinetant – a new option for hot flushes

fezolinetant – a new option for hot flushes

Fezolinetant: A new non-hormonal option for hot flushes   Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) is the…
abnormal bleeding

abnormal bleeding

When is bleeding abnormal and what does it mean? Perimenopausal Bleeding During the transition to…
is MHT safe to use after the age of 65?

is MHT safe to use after the age of 65?

How safe is it to use MHT after age 65?   The benefits and risks…
is menopause a disease?

is menopause a disease?

  Is menopause a deficiency state or a natural stage of life?   In recent…
all about progesterone

all about progesterone

  Progesterone is oestrogen’s partner in managing our important bodily processes. For various social, political…
hot and “bothered”?

hot and “bothered”?

Hot flushes and day and night sweats, also known as vasomotor symptoms, are synonymous with…
how to use vaginal oestrogen

how to use vaginal oestrogen

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the confusion of perimenopause

the confusion of perimenopause

  Whilst hormonal symptoms can start before your period becomes irregular, not every unpleasant experience…
how long should you use HRT?

how long should you use HRT?

Hopefully we can answer this question for you, as there is so much confusion surrounding…
patch or gel?

patch or gel?

One of the key hormones in HRT is oestradiol and this can be taken as…
breast cancer

breast cancer

Breast cancer treatment can include hormone-blocking drugs that trigger menopausal symptoms.   Breast cancer will…
does HRT cause breast cancer?

does HRT cause breast cancer?

The fear of breast cancer has been the largest barrier to women using HRT for…

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