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Understanding 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…
Read MoreGLP-1s, what mid-life women need to know
I want to start by acknowledging the privileged position I hold as a mid-life woman who has a straightforward relationship with food and weight. I know from my consultations with thousands of women over the last 25 years how unusual that is. Fo…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Metabolic Changes at Menopause: The Hidden Impact on Health
Metabolic Changes at Menopause During the menopause transition, hormonal fluctuations trigger a variety of internal metabolic changes. These can affect how the body processes energy, stores fat, and regulates blood sugar and cholesterol. Some of the …
Read MoreRecognising Perimenopause
Here’s what you need to know about how to recognise perimenopause, aswell as insights into consulting with your healthcare professional about perimenopause.
Read MoreUnderstanding PMS and PMDD
What Is PMS and PMDD? PMS is a spectrum of physical, behavioural, and psychological symptoms which regularly recur in the luteal phase of each menstrual cycle (the two weeks leading up to your period) and which resolve or significantly improve by the…
Read MoreEndometriosis: Recognising, Diagnosing, and Managing Symptoms
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb (the endometrium) grows outside the womb. This tissue can be found on various organs and structures within the pelvis, such as the ovaries, the bowel, and the b…
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