‘It feels impossible to beat’: how I was floored by menopause | News I stare stupidly at it. It’s nothing much to look at. It’s only a small pile of clothing: the shorts and tank top that I wear in bed, which I have thrown on to the floor before getting into the shower. I stare stupidly at the clump … Read More

10 Common Symptoms That A Woman Is Going Through Menopause Menopause is definitely a tricky time. Many women experience unpleasant symptoms during this period caused by hormonal imbalance. The duration and severity of the symptoms may vary from person to person. Typically, a woman starts noticing these unusual signs around her mid-40’s when her reproductive capability comes to the end, … Read More

From motherhood to menopause, does science need to rethink its theories on women? – RN Updated June 15, 2018 07:12:13 “Science is a battleground when it comes to women’s minds and bodies.” That’s science journalist and author Angela Saini, who has been looking into one of the fastest growing fields of research: sex difference. She believes science is susceptible to … Read More

5 Body Changes During Menopause: You Can’t Beat Time, But You Can Relieve These Everything begins at some point in your 40s, when you may find yourself buying your first pair of glasses so you can read the fine print that, at one point, seemed quite readable. However, it is only the beginning. With menopause, our bodies and minds begin to … Read More

Ten Things Your Doctor Should Know About Menopause – menopausesupport.co.uk Every day of every week I counsel women experiencing menopause symptoms and every single day women tell me that they are being incorrectly refused or denied access to treatment due to a lack of GP education in menopause. In recent weeks I have spoken to women who have been told … Read More

A silent career killer – here’s what workplaces can do about menopause More and more Australian women are facing a silent career killer. It can increase their dissatisfaction with work, their absenteeism and their intention to quit their jobs. Menopause is one of the last great taboo subjects in the workplace but its impacts are great – and it’s time … Read More

Menopause and hormone replacement therapy – Dr. Kashi In medical terms, the menopause is usually defined as the time reached one year after a woman’s last menstrual period. However, people often refer to the time leading up to as well as the time after a woman’s last period as being the menopause. The years leading up to the menopause are … Read More

Woman’s menopause ruled a disability in £19,000 tribunal claim A WOMAN has won her case for discrimination after an industrial tribunal ruled that her menopause was a disability. Mandy Davies’ was awarded more than £19,000 and given her job back after taking the challenging the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) decision to sack her. The court officer’s victory is … Read More

Menopause And Hormone Therapy: A New Understanding Dr. Jennifer Blake photographed at the SOGC office in Ottawa, ON. (Photo: Max Rosenstein) Menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life. Some few lucky women breeze through menopause with little or no inconvenience. But for most, it’s a time of hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, and general discomfort. The good … Read More

7 Simple Ways to Lose Weight During Menopause Aimee McNew When menopause hits, it can feel like you’ve hit a brick wall. Pounds start creeping in and no matter what you do, they won’t go away. On top of that, you feel sluggish and more exhausted than ever. Good news: There are simple steps you can take to start reversing … Read More