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How to talk to your doctor about HRT – and get results
A 6 step plan to making the most out of your appointment

Understanding hormone levels in your blood
Hormone blood tests are not usually needed to diagnose perimenopause or menopause […]

How menopause friendly is a vegan diet?
Tips and advice if you’re considering switching to a plant-based diet A […]

Menopause wellbeing: how to set goals to boost your health and happiness
Why meaningful goals can help you thrive during the perimenopause and menopause

Help – I’ve forgotten to take my HRT!
Our guide on what to do if you are running low, miss […]

‘Specialists agree I need higher dose oestrogen, so why has it been such a fight?’
Wendy, 50, shares her struggle to get appropriate menopause treatment Advisory: this […]

balance’s most popular perimenopause and menopause resources in 2024
2024 has been another busy year – with hundreds of new articles […]

Fuel up for Christmas
This is no time for diets, but healthy food choices can keep […]

How to cope with Christmas and menopause
Dr Rebecca Lewis shares her advice for surviving and thriving throughout the […]

How do I cope with grief during menopause?
If you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, you may feel […]

Frozen shoulder and menopause: is there a link?
A closer look at this painful and often frustrating condition Pain in […]

Vaginal bleeding during perimenopause and menopause
Menopause is associated with an end of periods, so you may be […]

Heavy periods during the perimenopause: what you need to know
Practical advice on managing heavy periods

Will HRT make me gain weight?
The science behind menopausal weight gain – and why HRT isn’t the […]

Why menopause can make you angry
Find out what’s happening in your brain that’s bringing on menopause rage […]