Blogs

  • What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?

    Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) occurs when a woman’s ovaries run out of eggs before the age of 40 years. It is also referred to as premature menopause or premature ovarian failure but POI is the preferred term. If you are aged under 40 years old…

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  • Menopause and loss of libido (sexual desire)

    Low libido affects women of all ages, with a peak in associated distress around the menopause, becoming less prevalent in the 60s. In this blog post by Hormone Health Associate Dr Imogen Shaw, we will explore the effects of low libido and the treatment options…

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  • Food, menopause and healthy skin

    As the days finally become sunnier and brighter and we can peel off the layers of clothing, we tend to become more aware of our bodies, our appearance and most definitely our skin.  As we begin exposing our paler skin, we scrutinise our faces and…

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  • IBS, Digestive Symptoms and Women’s Health

    Digestive symptoms are a taboo topic, leaving many people experiencing these symptoms isolated. Despite the taboo nature, an estimated 40% of the population experience digestive symptoms at any given time. What are digestive symptoms? Most people assume digestive symptoms only refer to bloating, stomach pain,…

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  • Impact of Menopause on Women’s Lives

    Following on from the Government’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause (the APPG) Inquiry report, we want to consider the true impact of menopause on a women’s life. It is so much more than a few hot flushes and your periods stopping and this myth needs…

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  • Does Gut Health Matter in Midlife?

    This article is written by Hormone Health Associate Antonia de Gier. It appears that we cannot open a magazine, newspaper or browse online health content without reading about the current buzz topic – “be kind to your gut”, “our guide to a healthy gut”, “why…

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  • World Menopause Day 2022

    World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The day was designated by the International Menopause Society (IMS) to raise awareness of the menopause and to support options to improve health and well-being for women in mid-life and beyond. The theme chosen…

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