It is difficult to find something exercise doesn’t improve and menopause is no exception. Research shows it is one of THE most effective ways of helping you cope… If you feel tired and weighed down by your menopausal symptoms the last thing you probably feel like doing is exercising. And yet…falling oestrogen levels can reduce …
The case for and against HRT has flip-flopped over the past 50 years or so. Thousands of women stopped taking it in the 90s and early 2000s after a series of negative studies linked it to an increased risk of some cancers, blood clots and stroke. The pendulum has, however, swung back as we have …
Nobody is saying you can’t have a slice of cake, pizza or a glass of wine because you are menopausal. But what you do eat can make a whole heap of difference to how well you cope with your symptoms – both physically and psychologically. A healthy diet is, of course, recommended for everyone regardless …
Unfairly, at the very time you can stop worrying about contraception and your periods getting in the way of your sex life, many women find their fluctuating menopausal hormones cause their sex drive to nosedive. The reasons can be psychological or physical (or both) but the good news is that it is not inevitable or …
If you can manage your symptoms yourself with lifestyle changes you don’t need to see a doctor. If, however, they are seriously getting in the way of you going about your day to day life and impacting negatively on your relationships do make an appointment with your GP to discuss treatment options. And make that appointment time …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition caused by hormonal imbalance, some symptoms of which are similar to those of perimenopause and menopause, so it helps to know how to untangle these symptoms from those of PCOS. What Exactly Is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome occurs when hormones oestrogen and progesterone get thrown out of balance …
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Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) is not caused by the menopause. The risk does however increase after it, as oestrogen is necessary to help build strong bones. According to the NHS women can lose up to 20% of their bone density in the five to seven years after the menopause as a result of declining …
Perimenopause is literally translated as ‘around the time of the menopause’. What Is The Average Age To Start Perimenopause? Typically, perimenopausal symptoms begin in the 40s but can start as early as the 30s. This phase can last anything up to 12 years – not an insignificant amount of time – before the actual menopause …
Premature menopause affects one in 100 women under the age of 40. What Is Premature Menopause? If you start the menopause before the age of 40 this is known as premature menopause (premature, because clearly you are going through it earlier than the average woman at around 51). It is also known as Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). …
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Around 75%-80% of menopausal women experience hot flushes and 25% are severely affected What Are Hot Flushes? Experts suggest they are the result of low oestrogen levels somehow affecting your body’s internal ‘thermostat’ and they are generally one of the most common signifiers of the menopause (although they can also be a side effect of …