Everything you need to know
Being clear about whether you have entered perimenopause is important to explain any symptoms you may be experiencing. Menopause is also a pivotal phase of life when your body’s needs change. Meeting those changing needs can help you live a long and healthy life. Should you self-diagnose, or do you need a doctor to know for sure?
Everywhere you look, you’ll read that the average age for menopause is 51. But what happens if you’re in your mid-50s and there’s still no sign? Is something wrong? Will there be health implications from late menopause? Read on for everything you need to know.
You might’ve inherited your mother’s eyes or your father’s sense of humour, but when it comes to the menopausal journey, can we predict its path by looking at our family tree? To what degree is menopause hereditary?
Why does menopause happen, especially when life already feels like a whirlwind? Unravelling the mystery isn’t just about biology but understanding the complex dance of hormones and how they shape this pivotal phase in a woman’s life.
Let’s take a few minutes to dig into the biology and understand why women experience menopause.
Confused by the stages of menopause terminology? From perimenopause to postmenopause, here’s a clear breakdown of what those terms mean.
Menopause can be really tough on your bone health.
The fall in oestrogen and testosterone levels leads to a loss of bone mineral density. Unchecked, it can lead to osteoporosis and a marked increase in your fracture risk. The good news is that you can do plenty to prevent bone loss and even increase bone density.
Half of all women will experience symptoms of depression during the period leading up to menopause. Will you be one of them? How can you reduce your risk, and what should you do if you’re affected by depression?
Many women are troubled by menopausal urinary symptoms, like needing to pass urine frequently and in the night, burning and stinging, and bladder leaks. It’s due to low estrogen and is often neglected. Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it…
There’s a lively debate about whether cow’s milk can increase or decrease your testosterone levels. Should you be concerned? What does the data tell us?
Heart attacks and strokes claim more than 1 in 5 women’s lives. Early menopause and hot flashes increase your risk. Here’s what you need to know to take care of your heart.
