What is menopause? Menopause is so many things! It’s a transition into a new phase of life, where your body undergoes big changes and your periods eventually stop. Traditionally it was called ‘climacteric’ which means ‘ripening’ and post-menopausal women were highly respected for their wisdom and life experience. Physiologically, the ovaries stop making the most … Continued
Working out which stage of peri-menopause you’re in, and when you’ll come out the other side can be really tricky. Read on to find out more about the 4 stages of peri-menopause, and how the menopause transition is also a stage in itself. What is Peri-menopause? In a nutsell, peri-menopause is the lead up to … Continued
HRT is the main treatment that most of us think of when it comes to peri-menopause, but it’s not the right choice for everyone. For those women who have really bad menopause symptoms, it can be made all the more distressing if they can’t take HRT, and many look for natural hormone replacement instead. It … Continued
Menopause can be a huge problem at work, and whether you’re employed or working for yourself, some symptoms can lead to you struggling at work. Let’s take a look at how menopause affects our performance at work, and what we can do about it. What is menopause? Menopause in a nutshell, is the end of … Continued
Anxiety is quite a common problem that can affect women going through perimenopause or menopause. One of the big problems with it though, is that it’s often misdiagnosed, or missed altogether! Menopause anxiety comes in many guises, ranging from feeling mildly agitated, to full on panic attacks. Other ways you might notice anxiety around this … Continued
