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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Menopause
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.

Symptoms

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Anxiety and menopause
Anxiety is a well-recognised psychological symptom associated with the perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages. Learn more about how hormone fluctuations can influence mental health and anxiety.
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Joint pain and menopause
As oestrogen levels drop during perimenopause and menopause, your joints and connective tissues can take a hit, leading to stiffness, aches and all-over soreness. This guide explains what’s happening and how to treat it.
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Night sweats and menopause
Night sweats will often lead to disturbed sleep, which can impact both your physical and mental wellbeing. This guide helps you to understand what’s happening, and the treatment options available to you, so you can take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
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Menopause fatigue
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Brain fog and menopause
Becoming forgetful isn't part of growing older, you may instead be suffering from how hormonal changes are effecting your brain's capacity to function. In our guide we set to help lay truth the facts about brain fog, and most importantly how you can help regain control over this exasperating symptom.
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Low mood and menopause
Many women in perimenopause or menopause experience unexpected changes in mood, low motivation, or a sense of emotional flatness that can feel unfamiliar and unsettling. These shifts can resemble depression, but they may also be linked to hormonal changes that occur during this stage of life.
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Hot flushes and menopause
It's the classic menopause symptom — but what does a hot flush actually mean? Here's our guide to understand them, the different treatments and approaches you can use to tackle them, and how you can regain control.
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Vaginal dryness and menopause
This common menopausal symptom can have both significant physical and emotional impacts on a woman's life. Here we set to shine a light on this often under-discussed symptom — so you can feel informed, confident, and in control of what comes next.
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Sleep and menopause
One minute you feel fine, the next you’re wired, weepy, and wide awake at 3am. It's impossible to feel your best, if you regularly struggle to get enough good quality sleep. This guide helps you to understand what’s happening, and choose treatments designed to help you feel like yourself again.
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Low libido and menopause
Low libido in menopausal women is very common, yet is often a undisclosed symptom shrouded in shame. Just because your hormones are changing does not mean your sex life has to. Here's our guide to understanding this symptom, and treatment options that are available — so that you can get proper support you deserve.
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Weight changes and menopause
Weight changes during menopause is common — but it’s not just about diet or willpower. Hormonal shifts, especially falling oestrogen, can change how your body stores fat. This guide explores the link between menopause and weight changes — and what you can do about it.