Managing menopause, alcohol and the next chapter: Menopause or “The Change” as it was once referred to under hushed breath, is the start of a new phase in a woman’s life. It signals the end of her fertility and a life without menstruation. The word ‘menopause’ was invented as recently as 1821, by French doctor […]
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Managing menopause symptoms over the festive period: If you are a woman of a certain age, then you may be you feeling increasingly overwhelmed and forgetful this month as festive responsibilities ramp up. Bupa Clinics give sage advice for managing menopause symptoms over the holiday season. Christmas can often feel like an overwhelming time, from […]
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Hot flushes, night sweats, loss of libido and low mood are all commonly recognised menopausal symptoms, yet joint pain affects as many as 40% of all menopausal women and joint stiffness is the most common contributor to impairment of quality of life and work in women of a menopausal age. Menopausal joint pain is commonly […]
Why more women are seeking help for ADHD: Priory experts discuss the new, recently reported ‘phenomenon’ of an increase in diagnoses of attention deficit disorders amongst women. Priory psychiatrist says the number of adults presenting with attention deficit symptoms has increased five-fold in the past decade. Experts highlight growing awareness that anxiety and cognitive issues […]
As Endometriosis Awareness Month (March 2022) shines a light globally on the plight of women from puberty to menopause suffering from the condition, consultant rheumatologist Dr Wendy Holden at Sapphire Clinics gives her expert insight into the disease: “In the UK, around 1 in 10 women aged between 25 and 40 are currently living with […]
The Calmer Sutra: Iconic sex guide reinvented for menopausal women: Iconic sex guide The Kama Sutra has been reinvented for menopausal women by Menopause Experts Group to highlight the positions that could reduce joint pain and encourage body confidence. Many of the positions in the ancient Indian text require flexibility, athleticism and body confidence, and […]
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An expert explains hormone changes during menopause: It’s common knowledge that during menopause, women’s hormones are all over the place. However, do you know what is actually going? Hormone nutritionist, menopause expert and author Nicki Williams is here to give us some insight on what hormone changes women can expect starting in their 40’s, and […]
Suicide rates among women aged 45 to 54 — the most common age to be experiencing menopause and perimenopause — have risen 6% in the last 20 years, defying a trend for falling rates among older women[1], reveals research by Menopause Experts Group. Those aged 45 to 54 have the highest suicide rate among women, […]
Bone mineral density at the femoral neck bone in postmenopausal women decreased by an average of 10% during a 25-year follow-up, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Being the world’s hitherto longest follow-up of changes in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, the study shows that bone loss after menopause […]
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A recent survey by Anxiety UK reveals that 98% of women report feelings of anxiety during the menopause and perimenopause, and that 61% of these women have been recommended anti-depressants to treat their anxiety. New research conducted by Anxiety UK and Kalms has revealed an overwhelming association between the menopause, perimenopause, and symptoms of anxiety. […]