Perimenopause, menopause and hormone treatment: everything you need to know

If you have started wondering whether changes in your body, mood, sleep or periods could be linked to hormones, you are not […]

Hormone treatment in later life

There is a common assumption that hormone treatment is something you start around the time of the menopause and which then tapers […]

How long does the menopause last?

If you have been wondering how long menopause lasts, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions women […]

Hot flushes and night sweats: what’s really going on

Hot flushes and night sweats are often talked about as the classic signs of menopause. For many women, they are one of […]

Hormones and osteoporosis: why bone health matters in perimenopause and menopause

Bones are living tissue. They are constantly being broken down and rebuilt, and hormones play a central role in keeping that balance […]

What are hormones?

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream and tell different parts of your body what to do and […]

Utrogestan (micronised progesterone) explained

If you have been prescribed Utrogestan, or you are wondering whether it might be right for you, it is very normal to […]

Sleep and hormones: why your nights may change in perimenopause and menopause

If your sleep has changed in your 40s or 50s, you are not imagining it. Waking in the night, lying awake for […]

When does menopause start?

Menopause does not usually arrive all at once. For most women, it is a gradual transition that begins with hormone changes years […]

Hormones and mental health

If your mood, confidence or ability to cope has changed during perimenopause or menopause, there is very likely a biological reason for […]

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