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52 results for “Perimenopause”: 24 articles, 2 videos, 26 resources
My articles 24
ArticleAm I Too Young for Menopause? Understanding Early Menopause and Perimenopause9 Feb 2026What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, typically lasting 4 to 8 years, with the average onset in the mid‑40s. But…
ArticleRecognising Perimenopause23 Apr 2025Here’s what you need to know about how to recognise perimenopause, aswell as insights into consulting with your healthcare professional about perimenopause.
ArticleHormone blood tests at perimenopause and menopause4 Oct 2023I completely understand the rationale to want to have hormone blood tests checked to see where you are in the menopause transition, and understand…
ArticleContraception, is it still important in perimenopause?14 Oct 2024When can I stop using contraception? So not all of us will need contraception, but it’s important to remember that even long cycles over…
ArticleMenopause and the Workplace5 Aug 2025Menopause is a natural life stage, yet its impact on the workplace is often overlooked. With nearly 900,000 women in the UK leaving their…
ArticleHRT, your questions answered23 Sep 2024Should 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…
Videos 2
Recommended resources 26
BookPerimenopause Power (opens in a new tab)Maisie HillUnderstanding the hormone changes of perimenopause and how to manage them.
WebsiteBreeze women's cycling (opens in a new tab)British CyclingFree, friendly group bike rides for women, led by trained volunteers.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
AppCalm (opens in a new tab)CalmMeditation, breathing and sleep stories.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
Bristol & NHS serviceCBT for insomnia (Bristol self-referral) (opens in a new tab)NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South GloucestershireFree online CBT programme for poor sleep. Bristol residents can sign up without a GP referral.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
Fact sheetComplementary and alternative therapies (opens in a new tab)Women's Health ConcernThe evidence on supplements, herbal remedies and prescribed non-hormonal treatments.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
AppCouch to 5K (opens in a new tab)NHS Better HealthFree NHS running plan that builds up from walking to 5K over nine weeks.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
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BookAutistic Menopause (opens in a new tab)Rachel Moseley and Julie Gamble-TurnerA guide to the menopause transition for autistic people and those supporting them.
WebsiteBlack Women in Menopause (opens in a new tab)Black Health and BeyondInformation and community for Black women going through menopause.- Fact sheetBreast cancer: risk factors (opens in a new tab)Women's Health ConcernWhat affects breast cancer risk, and what you can change.Shared in my HRT in depth talk
- WebsiteBreeze women's cycling (opens in a new tab)British CyclingFree, friendly group bike rides for women, led by trained volunteers.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
- AppCalm (opens in a new tab)CalmMeditation, breathing and sleep stories.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
- Bristol & NHS serviceCBT for insomnia (Bristol self-referral) (opens in a new tab)NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South GloucestershireFree online CBT programme for poor sleep. Bristol residents can sign up without a GP referral.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
- Fact sheetComplementary and alternative therapies (opens in a new tab)Women's Health ConcernThe evidence on supplements, herbal remedies and prescribed non-hormonal treatments.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
- AppCouch to 5K (opens in a new tab)NHS Better HealthFree NHS running plan that builds up from walking to 5K over nine weeks.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
WebsiteDaisy Network (opens in a new tab)Daisy NetworkUK charity for women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).
WebsiteEndometriosis UK (opens in a new tab)Endometriosis UKInformation, a helpline and support groups for people with endometriosis.
VideoFemFusion Fitness pelvic floor exercises (opens in a new tab)FemFusion Fitness (YouTube)Follow-along videos for pelvic floor strength from a pelvic health physiotherapist.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
AppHeadspace (opens in a new tab)HeadspaceGuided meditation and mindfulness for stress, focus and sleep.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk- Fact sheetHRT: types, doses and regimens (opens in a new tab)Women's Health ConcernThe different kinds of HRT, how they are taken and how doses are adjusted.Shared in my HRT in depth talk
AppInsight Timer (opens in a new tab)Insight TimerLarge free library of guided meditations and talks.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
BookInvisible Women (opens in a new tab)Caroline Criado PerezHow a world designed around men, including medicine and research, leaves women out.Shared in my recognising perimenopause talk
BookLiving Well Through the Menopause (opens in a new tab)Myra Hunter & Melanie SmithAn evidence-based CBT self-help guide for hot flushes, sleep and mood.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk- Fact sheetMaking a decision about heavy periods (opens in a new tab)NHS EnglandNHS decision tool to help you weigh up the treatment options for heavy periods.
BookManaging Your Migraine (opens in a new tab)Dr Katy MunroA practical guide to understanding and managing migraine, including hormonal migraine.
BookMe & My Menopausal Vagina (opens in a new tab)Jane LewisLiving with vaginal dryness and atrophy, with stories and practical advice.
BookMenopause and ADHD (opens in a new tab)Dr Helen WallHow hormone changes at midlife can affect ADHD, and what helps.
WebsiteMenopause and Cancer (opens in a new tab)Menopause and CancerSupport for navigating menopause during and after cancer treatment.
Fact sheetMenopause and the workplace (opens in a new tab)Faculty of Occupational MedicineGuidance for employers and employees on supporting menopause at work.
Fact sheetMenopause easy read guides (opens in a new tab)Learning Disability WalesEasy read guides to menopause for people with a learning disability.
WebsiteMenopause Matters (opens in a new tab)Menopause MattersIndependent site with clear information on symptoms and treatments.
WebsiteMenopause Support (opens in a new tab)Menopause SupportNot-for-profit menopause information and campaigning platform.
BookMenopausing (opens in a new tab)Davina McCall & Dr Naomi PotterAn upbeat, practical overview of perimenopause, menopause and treatment options.
PodcastMenstrual cycle podcast (opens in a new tab)BBC Radio 4A BBC Radio 4 programme on how the menstrual cycle works and why it matters for health.Shared in my recognising perimenopause talk
BookMind the Gap (opens in a new tab)Dr Karen GurneyA psychosexologist on desire and how to look after your sex life long term.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
WebsiteNational Association for Premenstrual Syndromes (opens in a new tab)NAPSInformation and support for PMS and PMDD.
BookNext Level (opens in a new tab)Dr Stacy Sims & Selene YeagerTraining and nutrition through menopause and beyond, from an exercise physiologist.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk- Bristol & NHS serviceNHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (opens in a new tab)NHS Business Services AuthorityPay one fixed amount for your NHS prescriptions in England. There is also a cheaper HRT-only certificate.Shared in my HRT in depth talk
Bristol & NHS serviceNHS talking therapies (Bristol self-referral) (opens in a new tab)Vita Health GroupRefer yourself for free NHS talking therapies such as CBT for anxiety and low mood.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
Websiteparkrun (opens in a new tab)parkrunFree, weekly, timed 5K walks and runs in parks across the UK.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk- Bristol & NHS servicePelvic health physio self-referral, North Bristol NHS Trust (opens in a new tab)North Bristol NHS TrustHow to refer yourself for NHS pelvic health physiotherapy at North Bristol NHS Trust.
- Bristol & NHS servicePelvic physio self-referral, St Michael's Hospital (opens in a new tab)University Hospitals BristolHow to refer yourself for NHS pelvic health physiotherapy in Bristol.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
- BookPerimenopause Power (opens in a new tab)Maisie HillUnderstanding the hormone changes of perimenopause and how to manage them.
BookPeriod Power (opens in a new tab)Maisie HillA practical guide to understanding your cycle and the hormone changes through each phase.Shared in my recognising perimenopause talk
Bristol & NHS servicePhysical activity referral scheme (opens in a new tab)Bristol City CouncilSupported exercise programme for Bristol residents with health conditions.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
WebsiteQueer Menopause (opens in a new tab)Queer MenopauseRaising awareness of LGBTQIA+ experiences of menopause.
WebsiteRock My Menopause (opens in a new tab)Primary Care Women's Health ForumPublic menopause information from GPs with a special interest in women's health.
AppSqueezy (opens in a new tab)SqueezyPelvic floor exercise app designed by physiotherapists, with reminders.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
BookSurgical Menopause: Not Your Typical Menopause (opens in a new tab)Helen KempMenopause after surgery: what is different, and how to get the right support.- Fact sheetTestosterone for women (opens in a new tab)Women's Health ConcernWhen testosterone may help after menopause, and what to expect from treatment.Shared in my HRT in depth talk
AppThe Body Coach (opens in a new tab)Joe WicksHome workout app, now including strength sessions for menopause.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
BookThe Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause (opens in a new tab)Dr Hannah Short & Dr Mandy LeonhardtFor anyone with premature ovarian insufficiency or an early menopause.
BookThe Menopause Brain (opens in a new tab)Dr Lisa MosconiThe science of how menopause affects the brain, and how to support it.
BookThis Won't Hurt: How Medicine Fails Women (opens in a new tab)Dr Marieke BiggWhy women's symptoms are so often dismissed, and what needs to change.Shared in my recognising perimenopause talk- Fact sheetUnderstanding menopause for partners (opens in a new tab)Menopause SupportA short guide for partners on what menopause is and how to help.
- Fact sheetUnderstanding the risks of breast cancer (opens in a new tab)British Menopause SocietyAn infographic comparing the breast cancer risk of HRT with other everyday risk factors.Shared in my HRT in depth talk
WebsiteVerity (opens in a new tab)VerityUK charity offering information and support for people with PCOS.
PodcastVisible Women podcast (opens in a new tab)Caroline Criado Perez, TortoiseThe podcast follow-up to Invisible Women, looking at the gender data gap in everyday life.Shared in my recognising perimenopause talk- WebsiteWomen's Health Concern (opens in a new tab)British Menopause SocietyThe British Menopause Society's website for the public, with fact sheets on every topic.
VideoYoga with Adriene (opens in a new tab)Adriene MishlerFree yoga videos for all levels, from short stretches to full classes.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
PodcastZOE nutrition podcast (opens in a new tab)ZOEScientists and doctors talking about food, gut health and metabolism.Shared in my using lifestyle to support perimenopause talk
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