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Dive into the science of menopause

Explore short articles written by our experts to find out all you need to know about the signs, symptoms and science of menopause

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How to know if you are in perimenopause
Learn what’s happening hormonally before menopause, the key early signs to watch for, and why they’re so often overlooked.
Side effects guides
HRT and weight gain
Weight gain in perimenopause is common. Learn how hormone changes affect fat storage and how HRT may help manage these shifts.

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Supplements for perimenopause and menopause
Confused about menopause supplements? We break down actual research behind them—vitamin D3 + K2, magnesium bisglycinate, creatine, and B vitamins—and why they might help with sleep, brain fog, and bone health.
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Supporting Your Partner Through Menopause: A Practical Guide
Your partner's going through menopause and you want to help. Here's exactly what to do right now, from starting the conversation to supporting intimacy changes.
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When ADHD Meets Menopause: Why Everything Suddenly Feels Harder
ADHD symptoms can intensify during menopause, making both conditions harder to manage. New research reveals the complex relationship and what you can do about it.
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Finding an ADHD Menopause Specialist: Your Complete UK Guide
ADHD worse in perimenopause? Learn how hormones affect focus, how HRT helps, and where to find a UK menopause specialist who understands ADHD.
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Could Your Perimenopause Symptoms Actually Be Undiagnosed ADHD?
Wondering if your brain fog is perimenopause or undiagnosed ADHD? Discover why so many women find out they have ADHD in their 40s and what to do next.
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When Menopause Makes Work Feel Impossible And What You Can Do About It
Struggling at work during menopause? Brain fog, hot flushes, and exhaustion aren't your fault. Here's what's happening, your legal rights, and how to get proper support.
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Hormones
Can You Test for Perimenopause?
Wondering if you can test for perimenopause? Learn when testing does help, why symptoms tell the real story, and how to rule out other causes like thyroid issues.

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Every Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Your Body Can Throw at You (Organised by What's Actually Happening)
Discover every perimenopause and menopause symptom, from brain fog to hot flushes, and when to see a menopause specialist.
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When Your Sex Drive Just... Disappears
Your libido's disappeared and you're panicking. We get it. Here's what you need to know right now: Between 40-70% of women experience low sexual desire at any point, so you're not broken and you're definitely not alone. Low sex drive usually happens because multiple things pile up - stress, hormones, relationship stuff, medications, exhaustion, or health conditions.
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Can't Sleep? This Might Be Perimenopause
Hormonal changes in perimenopause can wreck your sleep, from 3am wake-ups to full-blown insomnia. Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, and what treatments really work.
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When Did Being This Tired Become Normal?
Exhausted all the time? Menopause tiredness is different, bone-deep, unrelenting fatigue that sleep doesn't fix. Here's why it happens and what actually helps.
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Menopause Brain Fog: What's Happening to Your Memory and What You Can Do About It
Brain fog during menopause is real, common, and (here's what matters) usually temporary. Around 60-70% of women experience memory problems and word-finding difficulties during perimenopause. We know how terrifying that is. It's caused by fluctuating hormones, especially oestrogen, which affects how your brain processes information. Research shows cognitive function typically returns to normal after menopause for most women. HRT can help with brain fog symptoms, and a menopause specialist can assess whether it's right for you. This isn't dementia. You're not losing your mind.
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Vaginal Dryness During Menopause: Causes, Treatments & When to See a Doctor
Over 50% of menopausal women experience vaginal dryness causing pain during sex and daily discomfort. Learn about effective treatments including vaginal moisturisers, lubricants, and low-dose vaginal estrogen creams that work.
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Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
Gaining weight during perimenopause or menopause? Over half of women experience this and it's not your fault. Here's why it happens (hormones, metabolism, belly fat), when it stops, and what genuinely helps.
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When Your Periods Go Rogue: The Truth About Perimenopausal Bleeding
Periods in perimenopause can change completely or stay exactly the same for years. We explain what's normal, when bleeding becomes concerning, and why symptoms don't always match.
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Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Why Your Shoulder Suddenly Won't Move
Frozen shoulder and menopause are linked. Estrogen decline can inflame and stiffen shoulder tissue, causing pain and limited movement. Learn symptoms, phases, and treatment options.