Understanding Mood Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause
It is very common for women to experience changes to their mood and emotional wellbeing during the perimenopause and menopause. Subtle changes can emerge slowly and often be one of the first signs of the perimenopause. Although changes to your mood and emotional wellbeing can be very unsettling at times, there are plenty of ways […]
Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Perimenopause and Menopause
Anxiety Anxiety is common in the perimenopause and menopause. Anxiety is a normal human response; it is the way that the body prepares to deal with a threat and is designed to keep us safe. However, it can become a problem when this becomes excessive. This can take the form of a severe response to […]
Navigating Brain Fog: Cognitive Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause
Impairments of memory, concentration and thinking are often described as ‘brain fog’ and this can be common during the perimenopause and menopause. For some women, a change in cognitive abilities is unsettling and may lead to worries about the possibility of dementia or other conditions relating to the brain. Although brain fog can be debilitating […]
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 […]
Blue Monday and Menopause: Tips to Boost Your Mood
Invented by a travel company to sell holidays in 2005, Blue Monday (the third Monday in January) is supposedly the most depressing day of the year due to a combination of bad weather, financial strain after Christmas and failed New Year’s resolutions. Although it’s since been revealed as merely a publicity stunt – with no […]
How to Manage Christmas Stress and Menopause: Tips for a Merry Festive Season
We all know that Christmas is a time to eat, drink…. but do you have the merry? If you’re the person who makes it all happen at Christmas, this time of year may feel like something to endure rather than enjoy. Add menopause to the mix and you’ve got yourself a spicy cocktail! With so […]
How Kindness Can Help During Menopause – Health Benefits Explained by Doctors Sarah and Louise
From kindness genes to stress-busting hormones, doctors Sarah and Louise explain why being kind matters and how it can even help your menopause. In this blog, Health in Menopause specialist, Dr Sarah Ball, has teamed up with Dr Louise Oliver, a GP, Functional Breathing Practitioner & Therapeutic Life Coach. After reading Dr David Hamilton’s book, […]
