Menopause and Perimenopausal Hair Loss in Women | Berkshire Menopause Clinic | Henley
Menopausal and Perimenopausal Hair Loss Your ponytail feels thinner, your part looks wider, or more hair is gathering in the shower drain. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many women experience perimenopausal hair loss — and at other hormone-shifting times, like after having a baby.In fact, studies suggest that around 40–50% of women notice some degree […]
Lifestyle Changes for Menopause- World Menopause Day 2025
World Menopause Month is October: Your Midlife Reset This year’s world menopause day 2025 is all about lifestyle medicine—and for good reason. The choices we make every day—what we eat, how we move, how we rest—can profoundly shape our experience of menopause and beyond. Regular movement, nourishing food, good sleep, and stress management don’t just […]
Gynaecology Cancer Awareness Month – Know Your Anatomy
Every September, we shine a light on gynaecology cancers – those that begin in the female reproductive tract. These include ovarian, cervical, uterine (womb), vaginal, vulval, and the lesser-discussed fallopian tube cancers. Gynaecological cancers can affect anyone with female reproductive organs, including trans men and non-binary people. Whilst you may feel shy or awkward, it’s […]
Endometriosis and HRT
Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb (endometrium) grows outside the womb. It affects around 1 in 10 women and can have a significant impact on daily life. Endometriosis and MenopauseAfter menopause, endometriosis symptoms often improve. However, many women—whether or not they have endometriosis—still need support to manage […]
Menopause, Hormones and Gut Health |Berkshire Menopause Clinic | Henley-on-Thames
Menopause, Hormones and Gut Health August marks National Wellness Month—a timely reminder to pause and prioritise our own self-care. This month, I’m diving into one of the most talked-about topics in health right now: hormones and gut health. Why Gut Health Matters More in Midlife Our gut is home to a complex community of trillions […]
Travelling with HRT?
Travelling with HRT? Here’s How to Keep It Stress-Free and Safe Jetting off on holiday should be exciting and relaxing—but let’s be real, traveling with your HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) meds can add a layer of stress, especially when you’re navigating the unknown in another country. But don’t worry—with a little bit of planning and […]
Cervical Screening (smear test) Awareness Week
Cervical Screening (smear test) Awareness I remember having my first ever cervical screening ‘smear tests’, in my early 20’s. As I sat nervously on the examination bed, not knowing what to expect, the doctor appeared from behind the curtain. ‘Are you ready?’, she asked enthusiastically. I gave a sceptical nod. ‘It’s going to feel a […]
Preventing Osteoporosis Around Menopause
Preventing Osteoporosis Around Menopause It is widely studied that more than half the women in the UK over the age of 50 will suffer a significant broken bone. With this rather dramatic statistic, it is surprising how few of us know this may be preventable by protecting our bones from an early age. Throughout our […]
Managing endometriosis
Managing EndometriosisEndometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, with around 1.5 million women in the UK currently living with the condition. It is one of the most common gynaecological conditions which can start as early as your teenage years. So why do only a third of people know what it is and its significance. I’m here […]
Do you Suffer Menopause Stress and Anxiety
Menopause stress and anxiety We all know the feeling- the Christmas decorations have come down, new years celebration are over, the weather’s bitterly cold, and many of us are left feeling sluggish and bloated from overindulging and burning the candle both ends throughout the festive period and beyond. The holiday excitement is nothing but a […]