5 Reasons to Book a Follow up Menopause Consultation
Many women come to us for support with menopause symptoms and, in most cases, begin HRT or other treatments that go on to make a real difference to their lives. However, good menopause care is not a ‘one and done’ process. Symptoms commonly evolve and change over time and treatment often needs adjusting accordingly to […]
HRT and Supplements: What Do You Really Need at Menopause?
Are the hormones in HRT enough for all your midlife health needs, or are any supplements advised? The growth of menopause supplements seems at an all-time high, due to a combination of greater awareness of menopause and its symptoms, and perhaps an increased focus on living longer, healthier lives through diet and exercise. The new […]
Brain Fog at Christmas: Tips for a Calmer Festive Season
How to stop the wheels falling off when brain fog and Christmas collide. December can make even the most organised of us feel like we’re losing the plot. The gift buying, meal planning, endless Christmassy events, and dare we say somewhat strained visits with relatives?! Now add in some hormonal forgetfulness, word finding problems, mental […]
Creatine and Menopause: Benefits, Evidence & Safety
What is creatine? should i take it? or is it just the latest menopause fad? If you’re across women’s health and wellbeing news, you’ll have probably read something about this increasingly popular supplement, especially if you’re interested in sports performance and fitness. Creatine supplementation is now being discussed in more mainstream women’s health spaces, especially […]
World Menopause Day 2025: Lifestyle Medicine for a Healthy Menopause
Health in Menopause clinicians know it’s not all about HRT. in this special blog and across our socials this month, we champion the key elements of lifestyle medicine for a healthy menopause. World Menopause Day was jointly initiated by the International Menopause Society and World Health Organisation way back in 1984, when many of us […]
The Benefits of Open Water Swimming for Menopause
After her recent 24 hour swim relay challenge, Dr Sarah Ball is brimming with the benefits of open water swimming. At the end of August, I took part in the Watersedge 24-hour Wild Swim Relay to raise funds for Levelwater, a charity supporting disabled children to access swim lessons. A team of 8 courageous (and […]
Menopause at Work: Your Rights and How Employers Can Support You
When peri- or menopause symptoms affect your performance at work, do you just have to push through and keep quiet about it, or does your employer have a duty to help? As menopause doctors, we recognise that when a woman encounters symptoms of this transition, it’s not just the physical or psychological changes that are […]
How to Manage Menopause Symptoms on Holiday
Are holidays more hassle than they’re worth? We don’t think so. with the right preparation, they can provide much needed moments to relax, reflect and reset. With some mini-heatwaves come and gone, we are well and truly in the throes of summer so it’s worth getting prepared to ensure that your peri/menopause symptoms are not […]
3 Surprising Menopause Symptoms You Might Not Know About
With up to 40 recognised symptoms of menopause, we’re highlighting 3 of the lesser known ones that don’t get much of a mention. Ask the average person what they know about the menopause, you’re probably going to hear about hot flushes, mood swings, brain fog and maybe a diminishing sex drive. But we know there’s […]
5 Ways Perimenopause Can Affect Your Relationship
Is it time for you to reconnect, reinject and protect your most intimate relationship? If you’re a woman at midlife that uses Instagram, there’s a good chance you will have seen content from Melani Sanders (@justbeingmelani) this month called the ‘We do not care’ club for perimenopausal and menopausal women. These humorous reels have gone […]
