Struggling With Hot Flushes In This Heatwave?
For many women, heatwaves can make menopausal symptoms feel even more intense; particularly hot flushes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep. This is because declining oestrogen levels affect the body’s thermoregulatory system — essentially, your internal thermostat. During the menopause transition, the body’s temperature “comfort zone” becomes much narrower, making it more sensitive to even small […]
Do you have a history of postnatal depression, PMS or PMDD? If So, You Need To Read This…
During perimenopause, fluctuating hormone levels can both worsen pre-existing mental health conditions and contribute to the development of new psychological and cognitive symptoms, including: Women with a history of hormone-sensitive conditions—such as postnatal depression or anxiety, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)—may be particularly susceptible to worsening symptoms during perimenopause. However, these symptoms […]
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often treated as isolated episodes but are we just addressing the ‘Symptom’ rather than the underlying cause?
In older women, recurrent UTIs can be a manifestation of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), driven by reduced oestrogen levels affecting the urinary, vulval and vaginal tissues. Despite this, many women are repeatedly prescribed antibiotics without tackling the root cause… This really matters because recurrent UTIs are not just uncomfortable – they can contribute to […]
When You Feel Dismissed: Understanding Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Health
Medical gaslighting is one of the most distressing experiences a patient can face. It occurs when a patient’s symptoms or concerns are dismissed, minimised, or attributed to another cause without adequate consideration or investigation. While this can sometimes stem from time pressures, unconscious bias, or gaps in knowledge rather than deliberate intent, the impact on […]
Which Type of Magnesium Is Best for Sleep?
Magnesium is one of the supplements that patients most commonly tell me they have tried to help improve their sleep quality. However, many people are unaware that magnesium comes in several different compounds, each with its own properties and potential uses (see image). Anecdotally, magnesium glycinate is the form that people most frequently report has […]
Bioidentical HRT vs Body identical HRT: Are they the same thing?
At first glance, they sound like the same thing, and the terms are often used interchangeably. In fact, both contain hormones that are structurally identical to those produced naturally by the human body. However, there are some important differences that every woman should understand so that she can make an informed choice about her treatment. […]