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Menopause Stories: Real life experiencesThe Essentials
What is the perimenopause? A quick guide
Think you might be perimenopausal and looking for a simple explanation?
What is the menopause? A quick guide
Think you might be menopausal and looking for a simple explanation of menopause?
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The power of 3: how oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone work
Hormones are chemical messengers found throughout your body, telling it what to […]
Am I too young to be menopausal?
Menopause demystified: looking at the science behind common menopause questions It’s a […]
The importance of testosterone for women
What happens to this hormone during menopause and how it can affect […]
My story: early surgical menopause
Erin Dean experienced a surgical menopause aged 41 after having her ovaries […]
Symptoms explained
10 surprising menopause symptoms
Learn about all about lesser-known menopause symptoms
Heavy periods during the perimenopause: what you need to know
Practical advice on managing heavy periods
Hair loss: are perimenopause and menopause to blame?
How to tackle thinning hair and restore hair health By the time […]
UTIs and perimenopause/menopause: what’s the link?
Discover why you may be prone to UTIs during perimenopause and menopause […]
Do you really need a menopause moisturiser?
Dr Sajjad Rajpar, consultant dermatologist Until recently, menopause was a word that […]
Oral health and the menopause
Experiencing problems with your teeth or gums? Discover how your hormones can […]
Heart palpitations and menopause: what you need to know
Understand the triggers and how to get help An increasing awareness of […]
All about HRT
HRT doses explained
What you need to know about hormone replacement during perimenopause and menopause […]
How to talk to your doctor about HRT – and get results
A 6 step plan to making the most out of your appointment
What to expect when you start HRT
Your questions about starting hormone replacement therapy answered You’ve seen a healthcare […]
Body identical hormones
Body identical HRT has the same structure as the hormones your body […]
HRT supply: what should I do if I can’t get my usual prescription?
balance’s guide on what to do in the event of HRT supply […]
Can HRT reduce your risk of dementia?
Many of us worry about dementia, particularly if there is someone in […]
Help – I’ve forgotten to take my HRT!
Our guide on what to do if you are running low, miss […]
Nutrition & Exercise
Exercising during perimenopause and menopause
How to keep fit and feel good
7 foods to eat more of during the menopause
Here's some foods to fill your plate with
Can the Mediterranean diet help menopausal symptoms?
What you eat now can affect everything from hot flushes to your […]
Get stronger during the menopause
Increasing your strength will improve your health and future quality of life […]
Help – I’m heading for the menopause and I can’t control my weight!
This article has been written by Sally Norton, a UK-based medical doctor […]
Lifestyle for healthy bones
How to keep your bones strong during the menopause Our bones are […]
Can you exercise your way to better sleep?
During the perimenopause and beyond, sleep can become a struggle but there […]
Mental health & Wellbeing
Menopause and mental health: resources you can use 365 days of the year
How to safeguard your mental health during the menopause
PMS, PMDD and menopause
Why PMS and PMDD can worsen during the perimenopause
Why can perimenopause and menopause be so stressful?
While getting the right diagnosis and treatment can be tough, managing the […]
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HRT or antidepressants for low mood? [Video]
In this video, Dr Rebecca Lewis discusses whether HRT or antidepressants would […]
Loneliness and menopause
In what can be a tumultuous time, many women can feel alone […]
Does mindfulness help with menopause?
Menopause demystified: looking at the science behind common menopause questions Mindfulness is […]
My story: Mental health, HRT and Me
Sometimes, changes to your mental health are one of the first signs […]
Sex & Relationships
Emotionally supporting each other when you are perimenopausal or menopausal
How to help restore and build your relationship when everything’s topsy-turvy
How do perimenopause and menopause affect my sex drive?
The reasons why they can impact your libido, plus tips on boosting […]
Can I still get pregnant during perimenopause?
Learn more about your fertility during perimenopause Changes to your periods can […]
Contraception during menopause and perimenopause
How to choose the type of contraception that best suits you Although […]
Safe sex and menopause
Advice on contraception and preventing STIs Perimenopause and menopause can be a […]
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder: what you need to know
If your libido disappears, there are steps you can take to regain […]
Menopausal and getting divorced? How to make your split as smooth as possible
Lawyer and mediator Farhana Shahzady explains how dispute resolutions can save time, […]
Real life experiences
My story: hormones affect everything!
Read about how Adele discovered her hormones were impacting her health
Endometriosis: I went through a medical menopause at 24
Emily Griffiths shares her story of endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause
My story: ‘I was at rock bottom – now I support others through their menopause’
Rowan shares her experiences of menopause-related anxiety, UTIs and heart palpitations Rowan […]
My story: internal tremors and the menopause
An anonymous account of this little-known symptom ‘I’d experienced perimenopausal symptoms such […]
My story: menopause and taking my employer to tribunal
In September 2023, Karen Farquharson, 49, was awarded just over £37,000 after […]
My story: menopause while living with disabilities
How to advocate for yourself during healthcare appointments NHS nurse Laura’s Bibby’s […]
My story: going through perimenopause as a carer
Tova Gillespie is a 46-year-old single mum to Alice and Elin, who […]
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We aim to offer everything you need during your perimenopausal or menopausal journey. Whether you’re simply looking for evidence based information, need a way of tracking your symptoms, or if you’re looking to book a consultation, you can find it here.
1 in 4
Women will experience debilitating menopause symptoms
Yet 77%
Of those women do not realise these are linked to the menopause
Leaving 9%
Attending more than 10 appointments before reaching a diagnosis or receiving any treatment, by which time lives, careers and families are suffering needlessly
A note from our founder
Women, and trans and non-binary people, have been suffering with the menopause hormone deficiency for decades and it’s time to put this right. There is safe, low-cost, effective treatment available, and everybody should know about this and have access to it, should they wish.
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Dr Louise Newson
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