Menopause explained Understand the changes that are happening to you.   It is easy enough to miss the signs you might be perimenopausal or menopausal. You may think your symptoms are the result of stress or getting older.  What is menopause?   Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. Most women go through…

The Menopause Explained webinar Inform and empower for improved conversations with your healthcare professional. Play Video This 2-hour webinar hosted by Dr Radhika Vohra features The Menopause Charity founder, Dr Louise Newson and menopause specialist, Dr Rebecca Lewis. The speakers outline the benefits and latest evidence for menopause treatments including HRT, and questions from the…

The myths vs the facts HRT is the most effective way to treat symptoms of the perimenopause and menopause, as well as protecting your bones and reducing the risk of a number of health issues, including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. However, studies show that only around one in ten menopausal women who would benefit from…

The effects of longterm hormone deficiency As you head towards menopause, the levels of the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone produced by your ovaries begin to fluctuate and fall. There’s nothing you can do to alter the age at which you reach menopause as this is mostly influenced by genetics, unless of course you’ve had…

Common misdiagnoses You might be familiar with the more common symptoms of the perimenopause and menopause, such as hot flushes, night sweats and irregular periods. But fluctuating hormone levels can cause a surprising array of symptoms that you don’t necessarily associate with menopause, including low mood, anxiety, fatigue, memory problems and joint pains. Download this…

Am I perimenopausal or menopausal? As every woman’s experience of menopause is different, there are a wide range of symptoms that could indicate that you’re entering the perimenopause or menopause. To make things even more confusing, these symptoms can come and go as your hormone levels change. You might experience physical symptoms like hot flushes,…