Every woman who goes through menopause will have a slightly different experience. It will vary in intensity and length from person to person. Some women will start noticing signs of perimenopause much earlier than others. Symptoms themselves will also vary from one or two to several, or perhaps for those very lucky few, none at […]
It’s the small day-to-day things that can make a huge difference in our life. As a woman nears or goes through menopause, reducing stress and anxiety is really important. You might know by now that additional stress can make your symptoms worse, which is the last thing you want! Getting up early is beneficial for […]
Hot flushes are bad enough on an average day, never mind adding the sun into the equation! Although the summer in the UK is a bit hit and miss, we typically have those warmer months and occasionally even a heatwave!
Uncomfortable changes in our bodies do not stop after menopause. Unfortunately this is one of the realities of being a woman. Hot flushes and night sweats are often rife through menopause, and in fact leading up to menopause. Yet after years of suffering, we start to notice other things, like our hair and skin getting […]
When we think of mood swings we often associate them with teenagers hitting puberty as their hormones change. Menopause is the same concept, your hormones are changing yet again and your body is off-balanced once more. Mood swings are a very common symptom of menopause and perimenopause, they can last years and affect your well-being […]
Menopause can be a stressful time for us all, but often it’s the simple things that can make a huge difference to our everyday lives and the happiness we feel. We typically feel better when we’re in control, when we’re free and our minds are uncluttered. It’s not realistic to be in control of everything […]
Menopause can be a confusing and bewildering time. If you never discussed menopause with your Mother or any other family member, then the chances are you will be pretty clueless going into it. However, fear not because we’re here to help you by addressing some of the most commonly asked questions by women who are […]
We’ve spoken about meditation before as a method for relaxing, as well as reducing anxiety and stress. Most of us have heard about the benefits gained through meditation, but even so how many people actually meditate on a regular basis? Let’s look at the science behind this popular practise and discover exactly what meditation does […]
It’s that time again, the start of a brand new year. Many of you will be setting new year’s resolutions such as ‘spend more time with the family’, ‘eat healthier’ or ‘exercise more’. These are all great, but they are so generic that it can be difficult to stick to them. What does eating healthier […]
Like most big challenging changes in life, a supportive partner, family member or friend can make all the difference to your experience and the way in which you deal with something. Menopause is no different, but having a strong support system in place is not something we immediately associate with menopause. Why is this? Possibly […]
Menopause can be a difficult and confusing time for many women. It’s certainly not helped by all the myths that seem to get thrown around, so today we wanted to debunk some of the most common menopause myths we’ve heard women talking about.
A hysterectomy is the removal of the womb in a female. Once the womb has been removed you are no longer able to conceive, your periods will of course stop immediately following a hysterectomy no matter how old you are. A surgical procedure is involved to remove the womb, most hysterectomies are carried out in […]
