Let’s Talk About Anxiety
25 March 2020
We asked our biochemist for the lowdown on anxiety and why it’s such a prevalent ‘thing’ during the meno years. With the advent of COVID-19 many of us will be
Menopause Signs
Are You Losing Your Hair?
11 March 2020
Hair loss. It can be one of the distressing things about the menopause journey. Even if it doesn’t shed it often loses its lustrous, glossy volume. We’re sorry to be the
How Your Va-Jay-Jay & Sex Life Can Change In Midlife
29 May 2019
If you’ve been noticing changes ‘down there’ (hello va-jay-jay!) and a distinct disinterest in sex you’re not alone. It’s just that no one talks about it. So let’s go there,
Is Your Skin Rash Hormone Related?
22 May 2019
Have you noticed a rash occurring on your skin lately? This subject came up in our community recently. Although, it’s not one of the more common signs of peri/menopause and we
Itchy Skin During Menopause? 6 Ways To Tame It
24 April 2019
One of the most annoying and lesser-known signs of the menopause years is itchy skin. It’s so frustrating. Often you might put itchy skin down to dryness (which is true
The Ultimate Guide On How To Deal With Menopausal Rage
17 April 2019
Rage? Yep, it’s a menopausal ‘thing’ and usually occurs during perimenopause. Or, maybe you’re suffering from anger? That’s also a peri/menopausal ‘thing’. This is one of the thornier aspects of
What Is Paresthesia?
10 April 2019
Paresthesia, have you heard of it? It’s also referred to as tingling extremities, which, while it’s not one of the more common signs of peri and post- menopause can deliver
Why Do I Have Sore Breasts?
20 March 2019
Do you have tender, sore, painful and/or lumpy breasts? Chances are if you’re peri/menopausal you could be experiencing something like this. It’s a very, very common sign so know you’re
Why Does My Pee Smell Sweet?
27 February 2019
Yes, We’re Going To Talk About It This question came from one of our meno ladies so we’re addressing it right here, right now because one of the (several) things
Oral Health: 6 Issues To Look Out For
10 October 2018
Oral health. Did you know that gum disease is one of the 34 most common signs of the meno years? Just as the fluctuating hormones of pregnancy can send us
Vaginal Dryness – Shhhhhh
26 September 2018
Vaginal dryness. It’s not something you want to talk about. It’s a little bit like incontinence, it’s a not-something-we-talk-about thing. But, it’s OK, you can read about it in private
Brain Fog: Causes & Cures
8 August 2018
Are you befuddled by brain fog? We know the feeling! Never fear, we got our intrepid biochemist on the case. So without further ado here’s what brain fog is, why
Burning Mouth Syndrome
1 August 2018
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is one of the unpleasant signs of the menopausal years. It affects around seven per cent of the population (American figure, but according to the info
Headaches During The Meno Years?
10 July 2018
Headaches. They’re a headache aren’t they? My humble apologies for the corny joke 😉. I know headaches are no laughing matter and I also know a lot of you are experiencing them
10 Ways Caffeine May Worsen Meno Signs
20 June 2018
A Cup Of Joe. Supping on a regular cup of joe has become a bit of a movement over the last few years. Go back a couple of decades and
Got The Blues? Here’s Some Sage Advice For Happiness
14 February 2018
Happiness. Stop and think about it for a moment. Are you happy? It seems like a fairly inane question, doesn’t it? But have you thought about it lately? The reason
The Ins and Outs of Midlife Joint Pain
7 February 2018
Joint pain is one of the common issues women face as they move through mid-life. Some have even used the term ‘menopause arthritis’ to describe this sign because it can
Menopause And Sleep. Why They Don’t Make Great Bed Partners
16 March 2016
Menopause plays havoc with your sleep. Like you didn’t already know, right? Most menopausal women have known menopause and sleep can have a fractious relationship for a while. And if
Reframing Menopause
5 December 2015
Reframing menopause. It can be difficult to view menopause as a positive time when it’s such a negative sounding word. Somehow, the “pause” part suggests an end to something great.
