Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19-24th June 2023)
Cervical cancer is one the most easily preventable gynaecological cancers. The procedure is quick, and the result arrives at your door within a few weeks, providing most women reassurance for the next three to five years.But why are so many women scared? Is it irrational fear? maybe… but, for most of us, going through such […]
Testosterone replacement in menopause
Testosterone replacement in menopauseWhat is testosterone replacement therapy?These are preparations used to replenish the body’s natural testosterone levels. Example brands include Tostran, Testogel and Androfeme Testosterone is commonly thought of as the ‘male’ hormone. However, it is also produced by the ovaries (and adrenal glands) in women. Low levels of testosterone can lead to symptoms […]
Exercise around Menopause
Exercise around the menopause can be really beneficial for relieving a lot of symptoms such as flushes, sleep, anxiety, low mood, bladder symptoms, as well as improve risk of long term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia and pelvic floor dysfunction (which can all be caused or worsened by menopause itself).But do you […]
Could this all be Perimenopause?
Are you in your 30s or 40s and experiencing really non specific symptoms? Burning tongue, crawling skin, hair loss, gum disease, restless legs, burning feet, palpitations, anxiety…. The list goes on. This could be perimenopause. This is the time leading up to the menopause, where the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone start to fluctuate. Did […]
Mirena coils
You may have varying thoughts about a Mirena coil. Some of you may have even heard horror stories..But what is a Mirena and what are the benefits?It is a small plastic T-shaped device containing the progestogen, levonorgestrel. It is fitted into the womb and releases hormones slowly over 5 years. It has two fine threads […]
Non hormonal menopause treatments
Its not all about hormones! HRT is proven to be the most effective treatment for symptom control in menopause, and overall long term health benefits. However, for some, HRT is not advisable or recommended and many women may choose not to take hormones. So what alternatives are there? The National Institute of Clinical Effectiveness (NICE) […]
Menopause- it affects everyone!
I speak to women every day about how to manage their menopause symptoms but how often their loved ones feel they can be involved. Menopause has many physical and emotional changes. It can be a complex and challenging time, having a huge impact on those closest, and sadly the cause of many relationship and career […]
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 […]