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…
At Hormone Health, we’re proud to support National Fertility Awareness Week; raising awareness of the factors that influence fertility, from hormone balance to age and lifestyle, and helping individuals and couples better understand their reproductive health. According to recent data from the Office for National…
Annually, on 18 October the world comes together to raise awareness of menopause and to support women through this natural life transition. This year’s chosen theme is Lifestyle Medicine; emphasising how daily habits play a crucial role in navigating menopause and maintaining long-term health. At…
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, a time to shine light on a condition that affects more than 3 million UK women. Despite its prevalence, many struggle for years before receiving a diagnosis, often feeling confused or dismissed. At Hormone Health, we believe…
Why the recent explosion in media coverage? During this summer, it feels as though we cannot open a newspaper or read an app without some form of opinion on weight loss medication, “fat jabs”, the pros, cons, extreme symptoms, best diets and coming off, staying…
Menopause brings significant shifts in hormone levels, particularly a decline in oestrogen. Our skin – the body’s largest organ – is closely connected to the nervous system and is highly responsive to both hormonal changes and stress, which can amplify visible signs of aging and…
It’s estimated that as many as 3 in 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterised by repetitive, cyclical, physical, and behavioural symptoms occurring in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle – the time after ovulation and…
In the UK, around 45% of pregnancies are unplanned, highlighting the ongoing need for effective and accessible contraception. Making decisions about contraception is one of the most important aspects of a woman’s reproductive health. The ability to control fertility; whether to have children, when to…
More than 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the UK, and one in fifty females will be given a diagnosis in their lifetime. The good news is that if diagnosed at the earliest stage, nine in ten women will survive. World…