Many women find their perimenopause symptoms become worse during heatwaves. This isn't because you are already warm. Declining oestrogen changes the way your brain regulates body temperature, making you more sensitive to even small increases in heat.

Sexual desire from an intricate conversation between your brain, hormones, nervous system, circulation, pelvic issues, emotions and relationship dynamics.

Weight gain in menopause is driven by biological changes, not simply a lack of willpower

Menopause is not simply a hormone problem: it is also a metabolic and energetic transition that significantly impacts health in later life

You know that sharp, unmistakable sting when you try to urinate — the burning, the urgency, the dread of yet another infection. For many women, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is a temporary discomfort. But for others, it becomes something deeper — a constant cycle of flare-ups, antibiotics, temporary relief, and relapse. Over time, this pattern doesn’t just affect the bladder; it can impact the entire body, mood, and sense of wellbeing. Chronic UTIs are not “just unlucky.” T

Menopause is often discussed in terms of its physical symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal fluctuations. However, the changes...

HRT is a game changer for most women when they reach menopause and find that all of a sudden they can’t function. Where they used to be...

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment that is commonly used to relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night...

In the UK it is estimated that there are around 13 million women who are currently peri or menopausal, which is the equivalent to a third...

If you are considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), it's important to discuss the risks and benefits with your GP to make an...

Perimenopause hits just when you are at the top of your game. A successful career, a family, a home. You have it all and then all of a sudden you can’t remember people’s names, in work meetings you go blank, you start crying in meeting, in front of your work mates. You have no idea what’s going on but you feel like you are losing your mind. It can have a devastating effect on your self-confidence. On top of that, perimenopause is like an acknowledgement that you are getting o

The short answer is yes you can but as is often the way, it may not be that simple. During perimenopause it does become harder to maintain your happy weight. This happens because you become less sensitive to insulin and more likely develop insulin resistance and also you start to lose muscle mass (muscle is a metabolically active tissue). This leads to a decrease in your metabolic rate by upto 15% (your metabolic rate is the rate at which calories are burned whilst you are at

The peri-menopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all...