Both friends and patients have told me that they’re worried about the amount of alcohol they’re drinking as they move through perimenopause. Most don’t think of themselves as having a long-term alcohol addiction, at least not a serious one, but they do notice that the cravings for alcohol getting stronger with the hormone changes. Peri-menopause … Continued
What is Peri-Menopause? Every time I think of this question I come up with a different answer, but let’s start with the quick answer! Menopause is the first anniversary of your last period, so it’s a very definite point in time, like the day your periods started. Peri-menopause is the warm-up for that, and it’s … Continued
Menopause might be a natural process that all women go through, but like other rites of passage, it’s not always easy! Menopause symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and hot flushes can make life really difficult, especially when we’re still trying to work and run the home. That’s why many women look for ways to alleviate their … Continued
Peri-menopause can be hard at the best of times, but even moreso if you’ve had breast cancer and HRT isn’t an option. In recent years the narrative has been that HRT has protective effects after menopause that none of us should miss out on. Whilst this may or may not be true, not being able … Continued