Are you nearing menopause, yet occasionally experience symptoms as if you were menstruating, such as period type cramps or bloating? It’s not actually that uncommon and it’s definitely nothing to worry about unless you are experiencing ongoing pain or you have an underlying health issue.
When we think of mood swings we often associate them with teenagers hitting puberty as their hormones change. Menopause is the same concept, your hormones are changing yet again and your body is off-balanced once more. Mood swings are a very common symptom of menopause and perimenopause, they can last years and affect your well-being […]
Menopause can be a stressful time for us all, but often it’s the simple things that can make a huge difference to our everyday lives and the happiness we feel. We typically feel better when we’re in control, when we’re free and our minds are uncluttered. It’s not realistic to be in control of everything […]
Menopause can be a confusing and bewildering time. If you never discussed menopause with your Mother or any other family member, then the chances are you will be pretty clueless going into it. However, fear not because we’re here to help you by addressing some of the most commonly asked questions by women who are […]
If you suffer from night sweats, then you will know just what it’s like to wake up with your bed sheets and bed clothes soaking wet. It’s uncomfortable, embarrassing and disruptive to your sleep. Night sweats can be the worst part of menopause and even peri-menopause for many women for those exact reasons. No one […]
We’ve spoken about meditation before as a method for relaxing, as well as reducing anxiety and stress. Most of us have heard about the benefits gained through meditation, but even so how many people actually meditate on a regular basis? Let’s look at the science behind this popular practise and discover exactly what meditation does […]
We asked you on Twitter which symptom we should feature in our next ‘symptoms in the spotlight’ and as a result this week we are going to look at vaginal dryness and developing an overactive bladder as a result of menopause.
It’s that time again, the start of a brand new year. Many of you will be setting new year’s resolutions such as ‘spend more time with the family’, ‘eat healthier’ or ‘exercise more’. These are all great, but they are so generic that it can be difficult to stick to them. What does eating healthier […]
Hot flushes are probably one of the most talked about and most common symptoms of menopause. If you’ve never had a hot flush, it’s quite difficult to explain just how dilapidating they can be to one’s life. However, if you’re reading this, it’s likely you know exactly what it’s like to experience them on a […]
Like most big challenging changes in life, a supportive partner, family member or friend can make all the difference to your experience and the way in which you deal with something. Menopause is no different, but having a strong support system in place is not something we immediately associate with menopause. Why is this? Possibly […]
There are so many different symptoms of menopause, each affecting us all differently. We thought it would be beneficial to put one symptom in the spotlight every other week on our blog, and take a further look at what goes on and the steps we can take to reduce the effects. This week we’ve chosen […]
Weight gain is a very common symptom of both perimenopause and menopause. Women who have been a steady weight all their lives, might suddenly find they are going up at least a couple of dress sizes as they enter menopause.
