Although women have a lower risk of stroke during middle age than men, menopause is when many women develop cardiovascular risk factors, and during the 10 years after menopause, the risk of stroke roughly doubles in women.
I hear from a number of women with PCOS, and the devastating consequences, so if you – or a family member – may have this condition here is some valuable information.
Weight gain can have a number of causes, but could your thyroid be a factor?
Feeling a bit foggy or unfocused? Hydration is important, but what you drink makes a difference too.
Menopause is all about change, so how can you best manage it?
You may be noticing changes, but what can you do to help improve your skin?
Do you recognise these fibroid symptoms and how they can affect you?
If you are looking to transition from HRT, suddenly stopping can bring on withdrawal symptoms so Dr Tony Coope tells you how to do it simply and easily.
I know brain fog is a common occurrence at menopause, but so also is the concern it could be something more serious.
Good progesterone levels are essential for fertility, a healthy pregnancy and reducing the risk for miscarriage.
Shampoo and conditioner alone won’t give you healthy hair, but these might help.
Supplementing with bioidentical progesterone can help with PMS, PCOS, anovulatory cycles, irregular or heavy periods and to support fertility and prevent miscarriage.
Bioidentical hormones help rebalance and bring symptom relief but knowing what can set them off can make a real difference.
Low progesterone affects the menstrual cycle, so knowing when you are vulnerable could help you cope better with mood swings.
You would think it would be simpler to lose weight in summer, no heavy ‘comfort foods’ and lots of healthy fruit and salads, but there are some summer ‘treats’ that can sabotage your diet plan.
You’re not alone. A 2008 study of 2 million people found that midlife depression spans the globe.
Women have at least ten times the number of UTI’s than men do, and women of all ages can be affected.
At menopause the Pill and Coil can still be needed and this is one of my most frequently asked questions – and the answer is no and yes, depending on why you are using it.
If you are what you eat, is your diet helping or hindering you when dealing with menopause?
Thinking of a peaceful beach and a cooling breeze might help with your flushes, but knowing why they are happening is just as important.