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GLP-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. Food is complex Weight is complex Women are complex Menopause is complex What…
Understanding 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 key changes include: 1. Increased Fat Storage Oestrogen plays a role in fat distribution in the body, and as…
Recognising Perimenopause

Here’s what you need to know about how to recognise perimenopause, aswell as insights into consulting with your healthcare professional about perimenopause.
Understanding 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 end of your period. Over 150 symptoms have been recorded: PMDD is a…
Endometriosis: 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 bladder. In rare cases, it may also be found outside the pelvis, including inside…
Understanding your hormones: A Deep Dive

Following on from last month’s blog about the menstrual cycle, let’s take a deeper look at hormones—how they impact our health and why understanding them is crucial, especially when we are navigating hormonal transitions like menopause. I want to start by acknowledging that not all women were assigned female at birth and that some trans…
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

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 key aspects of menstrual health, including cycle length, pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and much more. What is Menstrual…
Connection

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 experience and the impact it has on their life. This can be especially true…
Contraception, is it still important in perimenopause?

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 contraception, using age alone, might surprise you as being…
HRT, your questions answered

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 access to accurate information to make their own informed choices. There has…