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Alcohol and Menopause: Understanding the Impact on Symptoms and Long-Term Health
How Alcohol Affects Menopause Symptoms Long-Term Health Considerations Alongside our symptoms, I’m passionate about thinking of how we can optimise our longer-term health and wellbeing. Practical Tips to Manage Alcohol During Menopause Some people ch…
Read MoreAsking About Menopause in NHS Health Checks – Will it Help?
What Are NHS Health Checks? NHS Health Checks are offered every five years to adults aged 40 to 74 who do not already have certain long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, or are taking a statin. Thes…
Read MoreLocal Oestrogen: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Oestrogen helps to lubricate vaginal tissues, maintain a healthy microbiome, and support bladder function, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections. It also supports pelvic floor strength. Without adequate oestrogen, these tissues can become thi…
Read MoreMenopause and Mental Health – What Every Woman Needs To Know
Mental Health in Menopause Anyone can experience changes in their mental health at menopause. In most consultations, I hear from women who are losing confidence in their abilities at work, doubting themselves. Many are experiencing anxiety while driv…
Read MoreMenopause and the Workplace
Menopause is a natural life stage, yet its impact on the workplace is often overlooked. With nearly 900,000 women in the UK leaving their jobs due to menopause symptoms and many others reducing their hours, the impacts for both businesses and individ…
Read MoreUnderstanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is when menopause occurs before the age of 40. It affects 1 in 100 women under 40, 1 in 1000 under 30, and 1 in 10,000 women under 20. Why does it happen? For most, frustratingly, the cause is unknown, alth…
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