Hormonal Migraines
Have you always suffered from migraines and noticed they have worsened over the years. OR have you started to get headaches more recently in your 30s or 40s? This could be hormonal migraines. Migraines and headaches tend to worsen around perimenopause, with attacks occurring more frequently and lasting longer. Why does this happen? During perimenopause, the […]
Perimenopause- Solving the mystery
You are in your 30s or 40s, sleep is disrupted, periods are erratic, you can’t remember names and the littlest things have started upsetting you. …. Does this sound familiar? Chances are you could be going through perimenopause! This is the time leading up to the menopause, where hormones oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone start to fluctuate. You […]
How to help hot flushes during a heat wave
Below are just a few simple and helpful tips -but what’s the science behind them all *Reducing surface body temperature*- when we are hot, our blood vessels and pores open near the skin surface (vasodilation). Blood vessels can carry heat from the body to the surface. This causes the skin to feel flushed and warm […]
I’m still having periods..how do I know this is perimenopause?
Each woman’s experience is of perimenopause different. Some get ‘classical’ hot flushes or night sweats, but many women get non-specific symptoms such as muscle aches; anxiety; palpitations; migraines; poor sleep; weight gain; hair loss; skin crawling. The list goes on and on…. All these changes can be quite subtle at the beginning, especially if you […]
HRT and Breast Cancer
Let’s talk HRT and breast cancer!. *Did you know HRT is a PROMOTER not an INITIATOR*This means that in those who develop breast cancer on HRT,it is likely they were always going to develop it but HRT just quickened the process of it growing.Also the risk of breast cancer with HRT depends on the type […]
VAGINAS AND MENOPAUSE
With the upcoming ‘ Sex, Mind, and Menopause’ Davina Mccall documentary on 2nd May, I wanted to talk about this very important subject. Firstly I wanted to highlight how broad this topic is and there is so much to it and so many terms!! It can get so confusing!!!! Vaginismus..vaginitis..vulvodynia…atrophy…genitourinarysyndrome…irritation..burning…sore..too much discharge..not enough discharge..bladder pain..prolapse..Anyone […]
Open water swimming and menopause symptoms
Lots about outdoor swimming and the benefits on menopause symptoms. The BMJ have already published research showing that open water swimming is a recognised treatment for major depressive disorder. But more and more evidence is emerging for further benefits such as elevated proteins with protective effects against brain cell death (associated with memory loss and dementia), […]
Sharing our passion for great menopause care
In the local paper this week- highlighting our passion about supporting women through perimenopause and menopause and some of the reasons we are devoted to the care we want to provide at Berkshire Menopause Clinic Click here to read more..https://www.henleyherald.com/2022/03/29/new-menopause-clinic-at-active-viii-wellbeing-centre/ To book an appointment- https://berkshiremenopauseclinic.com/contact