Can a woman become addicted to oestrogen? Several gynaecologists say that some of their female patients taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the form of implants to reduce their menopausal symptoms are becoming so dependent that they demand more oestrogen…
Many of us are familiar with those spacey, brain fog moments menopause brings, which is brought about by hormone disruption and the effect it has on the oestrogen receptors in our brain. Recent research also suggests frequent hot flushes can…
Your body goes through significant changes as you age, and of course, menopause is one of them. While you may not be thrilled about your shifting hormones and incoming hot flushes, there’s one thing for sure — it’s always best…
We all benefit from sharing each others stories and experiences of menopause. Sometimes just knowing you’re not alone can be the best medicine. Unfortunately many women sufferer, due to a lack of knowledge in this area. GP’s are not sufficiently…
Passionflower is an herb that has flavone chrysin, a compound that has several benefits, including relieving you from stress and anxiety. One study also showed that passion flower may reduce those annoying hot flushes! The study conducted used various…
Menopause Tests and What They Mean Firstly, I will start by saying, it is not at all necessary to have tests done to see if you’re in menopause. Menopause itself is not a medical condition and there is no cure…
“Mama Mia!” actress Julie Walters credits sobriety and acupuncture for helping her get through the menopause – which she suffered through for ten years! The 67year-old spoke candidly about how happy and liberated she feels since it came to an…
NOT TO BE MISSED! We are delighted to welcome Dr Lynne Jordan back to The Menopause Room. Dr Jordan is one of the UK’s top psychologists, who will be here answering your concerns on the psychological effects menopause can have…
She has the body of a woman half her age, but that doesn’t let her off the hook when it comes to menopause. At the beginning of last year Davina McCall, 49, revealed she had been experiencing the famous hot…
Did you know that the symptoms of menopause are essentially the symptoms of withdrawal? Lori White says “Every woman goes through oestrogen withdrawal. And it can be intense. I’m not even kidding when I tell you that I had no…
