Introduction I’m writing this in late January, when the sun is in Aquarius. Health wise, Aquarius rules the calves and lower legs, and to be honest I couldn’t think of much to write about peri-menopause and legs! So instead I’ve chosen to focus on the Aquarian trait of questioning the narrative and encouraging us to … Continued
What Is Menopause? Menopause is a transition that every woman goes through as they reach the end of their reproductive phase, and it marks the first anniversary of their last period. The lead up to menopause is known as peri-menopause, and just like adolescence, it can last a number of years. Peri-menopause can bring huge … Continued
What is Peri-menopause? Just like adolescence leads up to periods starting (menarche), peri-menopause is the lead up to them stopping (menopause). Every woman experiences their peri-menopause differently, with some suffering with severe symptoms and others barely noticing anything at all. Peri-menopause can create big changes on all levels. Physically, the body is swapping over from … Continued
Guest Blog by Dr Carys Sonnenberg What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment used to help menopause symptoms. It uses one or more of the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, and taking HRT has been shown to offer the most effective relief from symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Many women choose … Continued
What are your options if you’ve got terrible peri-menopause symptoms and you can’t take HRT? Here are some natural menopause treatments that really work. Are You In Peri-Menopause? The early signs are so subtle, it can be hard to tell if you’re in peri-menopause. I’ve written another blog here which explains more about the many symptoms … Continued
Can you really get through menopause without HRT? We’ve all heard of HRT as a treatment for menopause symptoms and since the Davina McCall programme ‘Sex, Myths and the Menopause’ aired in 2021, there’s been a huge push to get as many of us as possible onto HRT when we reach menopause. Davina’s done a … Continued