Menopause transition

Strength Training at Menopause: Why It Matters and How to Get Started

Why Strength Training Is So Important At menopause, most of us experience an increase in body fat and a loss of muscle and bone mass. Strength training targets these changes by building lean muscle (and reducing fat stores), which in turn supports metabolism and bone health. The benefits include: Better symptom control at menopause, including …
Is It ADHD or Menopause?

Why is this question so common? Midlife is a perfect storm of hormonal change, life pressures, and cognitive load. Even those who have always prided themselves on their organisational skills and memory can suddenly feel stretched and overloaded. Both ADHD and menopause can affect: For some people, these symptoms are new and may be down…
Am I Too Young for Menopause? Understanding Early Menopause and Perimenopause

What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, typically lasting 4 to 8 years, with the average onset in the mid‑40s. But this isn’t the case for everyone. That means many women may begin experiencing perimenopausal symptoms in their late 30s—far earlier than they expect. And globally, the average age of menopause varies…
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 choose to stop drinking completely, recognising that the impact on their symptoms outweighs the pleasures they experience. For other people, cutting…
Asking 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. These checks usually last 20 to 30 minutes and are designed to identify…
Menopause 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 driving on the motorway, or new social anxiety that means they withdraw from friends and activities that previously…
Menopause 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 individuals are far-reaching.
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, although there can be genetic causes for around 10% of women.…
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.