Experiencing irritability, mood swings or low mood? These herbal remedies, probiotic supplements, mindfulness approaches and lifestyle tips could help. April 14, 2024 During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating levels of oestrogen and other hormones can throw your emotions out of balance, making symptoms like irritability, mood swings and low mood much more common. The good news

We assess herbal remedies, supplements, lifestyle changes and other treatments that may help with anxiety during perimenopause and menopause. April 21, 2024 Both perimenopause and menopause increase your risk of anxiety. These recurring feelings of worry, stress or fear may be partly due to changing levels of hormones such as oestrogen, which can affect the

From low energy to crashing fatigue, menopausal hormone changes could be causing your tiredness. Discover how the two are linked and what you can do to improve things. April 28, 2024 Changing levels of reproductive hormones during menopause have been linked to both physical and mental fatigue. They can have a knock-on effect on other

By Dr Rachel Hines Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plays a vital role in managing menopause symptoms for many people, but it’s not for everyone. Some rave that it changed their life, others try it for six months but don’t get on with it. Some people never need or just don’t want it.  Whether you’re actively

Exploring the links between menopause, perimenopause and sleep problems, plus the natural remedies, treatments and supplements that could help. May 8, 2024 If you’re wondering whether menopause could be contributing to your sleep problems, the answer is yes. Insomnia and sleep disturbances become more common during perimenopause and menopause, and studies have shown this is not

Discover the links between menopause, perimenopause and mood symptoms, as well as the lifestyle changes, supplements and other treatments that could help. May 18, 2024 If you’re experiencing changes to your mood around menopause, you’re not alone. Mood swings, irritability, low mood, and even feelings of anger or rage, are common – especially during perimenopause

Exploring the connection between restless legs syndrome and menopause, what it feels like and what you can do to relieve it. May 26, 2024 Restless legs – known medically as restless legs syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Ekbom disease – is an overwhelming urge to move your legs, usually when you’re in bed. It’s often accompanied by

Thought you knew exactly where you were with your cycle, until all of a sudden everything changed? Erratic periods, heavy flow, longer cycles, shorter cycles… The possibilities are endless when it comes to perimenopause! So what exactly happens to your period during this time, and what can you do to manage the uncertainty of it

Exploring the hormone changes and other factors that can affect body odour during perimenopause and menopause and what you can do to manage it. June 4, 2024 Changes or increases in body odour can be symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Shifting hormone levels, increased sweating, hot flushes and stress or anxiety can all be contributing

How to spot menopause anxiety, the role fluctuating hormones play, how long it could last, where HRT comes in and some natural ways to manage it. June 22, 2024 Increased anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of menopause, and it can also be one of the most challenging. Recurring feelings of worry, tension