Fatigue is one of the most common and, for many women, one of the most debilitating symptoms experienced during perimenopause and menopause. Although hot flushes and night sweats are often considered the hallmark symptoms, ongoing tiredness and low energy can have a profound effect on…
Protecting bone health is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of menopause care. While many women are aware that menopause can cause symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disturbances and mood changes, fewer realise that declining hormone levels can also lead to…
As women move through menopause, changing hormone levels, especially a decline in oestrogen, can have a noticeable impact on both skin and overall health. While hot flushes and mood changes are often discussed, the effects on skin and bone health can be just as important – especially during the…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women, impacting around one in eight females worldwide. However, the condition is now undergoing an important and internationally recognised name change to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The change aims to better…
The International Menopause Society (IMS) has published its Recommendations and Key Messages on Women’s Midlife Health and Menopause, representing one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date global resources in this field. Developed following a rigorous systematic review, the recommendations were formulated by an international writing…
April marks an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a condition that affects millions of people, yet is still widely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and often dismissed. At Hormone Health, IBS Awareness Month is not only about raising awareness, but…
Sleep Awareness Week is an important reminder that good quality sleep is essential for overall health and wellbeing. For many women navigating perimenopause and menopause, restful sleep can become increasingly difficult. Hormonal changes during midlife can disrupt the body’s natural sleep cycle, leading to fatigue,…
With expert advice from Dr Jessica Baron and Dr Justine Setchell. Navigating menopause can feel overwhelming, like you’re walking through a maze with no map. With so much conflicting advice, long wait times for appointments, and symptoms that can leave you feeling out of control,…
Menstruation and menopause are two defining milestones in a woman’s hormonal life. While one marks the beginning of reproductive years and the other signals their close, both are governed by the same finely tuned hormonal systems. Understanding what happens in the body during the menstrual…
Here is a gentle guide for women navigating menopause during the holidays written by Hormone Health Specialist and Registered Nutritional Therapist Antonia de Gier. The festive season isn’t always the picture-perfect scene we see in adverts. For many women in perimenopause and menopause, December brings…