Rethink Menopause Blog

There are many questions and misconceptions about the menstrual cycle. From period pain to hormone fluctuations, it’s crucial to understand what’s normal and what might be worth discussing with a healthcare professional. In this post, we’ll explore k…

Menopause is a time of change. It can feel like we don’t recognise ourselves. Cultivating our connections to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world can be an important part of self-care. Many people at menopause feel unseen, in their experien…

When can I stop using contraception? So not all of us will need contraception, but it’s important to remember that even long cycles over 50 days can be ovulatory, so we can still conceive at this time. The advice as to when we can stop using contrace…

Should everyone take HRT? I’m a big fan of HRT, I’ve seen it transform people’s lives. I don’t however believe there is any drug or medical intervention that is always right for all of us. Saying that I strongly believe everyone should have acc…

Rest, does it really matter? Throughout August I’ve been posting on social media about the importance of rest, with ideas of how to build it in every day. The summer holidays are often long-awaited, but the reality can sometimes be difficult. The jug…

What is it? The genitourinary syndrome of the menopause is common, and often not discussed, but once recognised there are lots of options for helping symptoms including local oestrogen, vulval care, moisturisers and lubricants. Oestrogen lubricates t…