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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the menopause
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects the way the ovaries work. Around 1 in 10 women are thought to have PCOS, which makes it the most common female hormone condition in the UK.
Synthetic and natural hormones: what’s the difference?
When considering HRT, it’s important to know what might be best suited […]
Rheumatoid arthritis and menopause: what you need to know
Some women may find their joint pain worsens during perimenopause and menopause […]
Am I depressed or menopausal?
Many women are given antidepressants during the menopause but it’s important to […]
Changes in bleeds: your FAQ
It’s common (but can be confusing) to experience changes to your periods […]
Chemical menopause: what is it and what can I expect?
Some medications, including hormone blockers, can induce a temporary, but often more […]
‘My Pilates friends helped me realise I didn’t have fibromyalgia – I was perimenopausal!’
Kirsty Graham, 42, from Fife shares her struggle to get an accurate […]
‘Forty years ago, I experienced severe postnatal depression – why are other women still suffering?’
Jean McIntosh reflects on her experiences in the hope that others will […]
Testosterone and hair during the menopause
Your questions on this important hormone and its impact on hair growth […]
Vulval lichen sclerosus and menopause
Vulval lichen sclerosus (vulval LS) is a chronic condition that can make […]
Driving anxiety and the menopause
If you’ve suddenly started to worry more about driving, you’re not alone […]
Psoriasis and the menopause: what you need to know
Find out how changing hormones can impact this common skin condition Psoriasis […]
How friends can ease your menopause
From a shoulder to cry on to a confidante to giggle with, […]
HRT in later life or after menopause
Whether you want to start HRT or are wondering about staying on […]
My story: I started HRT when I was postmenopausal
Fiona, 62, says her generation of slightly older postmenopausal women have missed […]