Postmenopause

What About Postmenopause? Part 2: Bone Health

The silent risk: osteoporosis Osteoporosis literally means “porous bones”. It happens when bones become less dense and structurally weaker, making them more likely to fracture. A milder reduction in bone density is called osteopenia. One of the reasons bone health becomes particularly important around menopause is the drop in oestrogen. Oestrogen helps protect our bones,…
What About Postmenopause? Looking After Your Heart Health

Why Heart Health Matters More After Menopause Oestrogen has a protective effect on the heart. It helps regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, and how our blood vessels function. After menopause, with lower oestrogen levels, our risk for heart disease rises significantly. Symptoms of heart problems in women can be very different to men’s. You may not…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
The importance of rest

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 juggle of supporting children and working often means that it’s downtime that gets…
HRT

With all the different types of HRT available, how do I pick what may suit someone best? HRT for everyone? So full disclosure. I’m a big fan of HRT, I’ve seen it transform lives. People have repeatedly told me how it’s helped them feel like them again, how it’s saved their marriage, their job, even…
Fezolinetant (Veoza®), what you need to know about the new non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes.

Currently the non-hormonal options available for hot flushes and night sweats include It’s so great to see a new treatment option that has been specifically designed for supporting symptoms at menopause, because of course not everyone can or wants to take HRT. Fezolinetant works on the part of the brain that acts like our thermostat,…