Lifestyle for healthy bones Download this information as a PDF Why does bone health matter? Bone tissue is made up of cells and blood vessels that help the bone grow and repair itself. The amount of bone tissue you have is known as bone density and is a measure of how strong and healthy your…

Joint Pain and Muscles Download this information as a PDF Joint pain and misdiagnosis: Many women find their joints suddenly become stiff and painful during perimenopause and menopause, and it is also harder to build up and maintain muscle. Often menopausal women get a diagnosis from their doctor of “fibromyalgia” – all over body pain,…

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) Linda Mutton: Nurse with a special interest in the menopause A more unusual but not uncommon symptom of menopause. One slightly more unusual symptom of the menopause is Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS). It is more common in women than men and particularly women over 50 years of age. It is associated…