What causes menopause?

At some point, every woman experiences it. Yet despite its inevitability, menopause remains poorly understood, even by those living through it. Too often, it’s reduced to hot flushes, sleepless nights, or a punchline about midlife. But menopause is a biological shift rooted in complex hormonal changes that affect nearly every organ system in the body.

How is menopause diagnosed?

For many women, signs like hot flushes, irregular periods, mood swings, or brain fog start to appear in their 40s, but menopause doesn’t follow a strict timeline. Some experience symptoms earlier, others later, and not everyone has the same signs. So how do you know when it’s actually menopause? Is it something a blood test can confirm? Or can your GP tell just from your symptoms?

Let’s talk about the vaginal symptoms of menopause

Hot flushes are what gets the headlines when talking about menopause. But for millions of women, the most persistent, distressing, and silenced symptom is one they’re least likely to talk about: vaginal dryness.1

Combining HRT with weight loss medications: what you need to know

For women going through both menopause and obesity, managing weight while relieving menopausal symptoms often involves two combined treatment paths: hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and GLP-1 medications (such as Mounjaro or Wegovy). But is it safe - and effective - to take them together?

Understanding menopause: what to expect and how to manage symptoms

Each year, around 1.5 million women in the UK go through the menopause transition. And yet, despite how common it is, many still feel unprepared for the physical and emotional changes it brings.1 From hot flushes to mood swings, sleep disturbances to vaginal dryness, menopause can affect every part of your wellbeing.

What you need to know about HRT

For many women, menopause arrives with a wave of physical and emotional changes that can disrupt daily life. Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and fatigue are just some of the common symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective treatments for managing these symptoms, and yet, it’s often misunderstood.1

Enhancing menopausal health: the role of vitamin D

Menopause marks a new chapter in life, often accompanied by challenges like sleep issues, bone density loss, weight gain, and mood swings. There has been some research into vitamin D, a nutrient gaining attention for its potential to alleviate some common menopause issues.

Omega-3: a potential ally for menopausal women

Menopause can make your day-to-day life challenging with symptoms like hot flushes and mood swings. To manage these, dietary supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids have gained attention for their potential benefits.

PCOS and insulin resistance: what’s the link?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. Characterised by symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and elevated androgen levels, PCOS is further complicated by a significant metabolic component: insulin resistance.

Is weight gain inevitable during menopause?

Menopause often sparks a wave of misconceptions, especially about weight gain. Many women are led to believe that gaining weight during menopause is inevitable. This belief can create unnecessary stress and confusion. While hormonal changes do influence your body, the truth is more nuanced than this.

Do GLP-1 medications affect fertility and the menstrual cycle?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition, affecting an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-age women worldwide, with many cases remaining undiagnosed.1

Natural hair care: the benefits of rosemary oil for women

Hair thinning or loss can be exacerbated by hormonal changes, stress, and medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).2 The emotional toll of hair loss on women can be significant, often impacting self-esteem and confidence. As a result, many women seek effective, natural solutions.

How weight loss can improve menopause symptoms

While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment, lifestyle changes - particularly weight loss - can also reduce these symptoms. This doesn’t require extreme dieting but rather healthy, sustainable choices.

How to get better sleep during menopause

If you’re going through menopause, a good night’s sleep might feel like a distant memory. Research shows that between 16% and 60% of women in perimenopause and postmenopause experience sleep problems.1

Effective strategies and tips for managing weight with PCOS

Gaining and losing weight is often determined by factors out of your control. If you’re female, then one of those factors could be polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Weight gain is such a common effect of the condition that 80% of women in the USA with PCOS are reported to be overweight or obese.

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