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Premature Menopause: When Doctors Don’t Believe You

By: Team MM August 10, 2018August 11, 2018

Lifestyle, Menopause, WellnessPremature Menopause, Series

So many premature menopausal women often mention that their doctors have refused to treat them for the menopause, because they don’t believe that they can be menopausal.

The Mirena Coil

By: Team MM August 8, 2018August 15, 2018

Lifestyle, Menopause, WellnessFeatured, HRT, IUS, Mirena Coil, Treatment

Have you ever thought about using a mirena coil? Here are the answers to some common queries about this type of intrauterine system (IUS) and its effect on the menopause.

What is HRT?

By: Team MM August 6, 2018August 15, 2018

Menopause, ResearchBioidentical HRT, HRT, Treatment

Many women are confused about what HRT is, how it is taken and what the risks there are. We take an in-depth look at what Hormone Replacement Therapy is.

Irritability

By: Meg Mathews August 5, 2018August 5, 2018

SymptomsAnxiety, Irritability, Mood Swings

Mood swings and irritability are all part of the territory that comes with the menopause.

The Average Menopause

By: Team MM August 1, 2018August 15, 2018

Lifestyle, Menopause, SelfHRT, Menopause, Treatment

Have you ever wondered what the average menopause looks like? Meet Jane.

Epsom Salts

By: Team MM July 30, 2018August 11, 2018

Lifestyle, WellnessAlternatives to HRT, Epsom Salts, Treatments

Epsom Salts can work wonders for the menopause.

Your Stories: Babs Savage

By: Team MM July 27, 2018July 29, 2018

Interviews, Your StoriesInterviews, Your Stories

We speak to R&B soul singer and acupuncturist Babs Savage.

Premature Menopause: The Lack of Exposure

By: Team MM July 25, 2018August 11, 2018

Lifestyle, Menopause, WellnessPremature Menopause, Series

The second in our series of articles exploring premature menopause.

7 Questions with Kirsty Wark

By: Team MM July 23, 2018July 24, 2018

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsCelebrity Interviews, Kirsty Wark

One of Britain’s foremost television journalists answers 7 quick fire questions about her experience of the menopause.

Your Stories: Fans On The Train

By: Team MM July 21, 2018July 25, 2018

Interviews, Society, Your StoriesHot Flushes, Your Stories

Reader Theresa Fordham-Smith tells us about her experience of using fans on the train.

Premature Menopause: An Overview

By: Team MM July 18, 2018July 29, 2018

Lifestyle, Menopause, WellnessPremature Menopause, Series

The first in our series of articles exploring premature menopause.

Autoimmune Disease and the Menopause

By: Team MM July 15, 2018July 16, 2018

Menopause, ResearchAutoimmune Disease, Menopause

Dr Ornella Cappellari explores the link between autoimmune disease and the menopause.

Dealing With Depression

By: Team MM July 11, 2018July 20, 2018

Lifestyle, Self, WellnessAntidepressants, Anxiety, Depression

Depression, or at the very least feelings of depression, are incredibly common during the menopause transition. So, what can you do if you’re feeling depressed?

Your Stories: Caren Middleton

By: Team MM July 9, 2018July 15, 2018

Interviews, Your StoriesYour Stories

I was plunged into surgical menopause last year following a hysterectomy for a fast-growing large fibroid.

Dealing With Anxiety

By: Team MM June 19, 2018July 1, 2018

Lifestyle, Menopause, Self, WellnessAnxiety, CBT, Symptoms

One of the most debilitating symptoms of the menopause is anxiety. We look at ways in which we can deal with this difficult symptom.

We’re Number One!

By: Meg Mathews June 16, 2018June 17, 2018

Menopause

We are absolutely ecstatic and honoured to have been named the NUMBER ONE menopause blog in the UK.

Your Stories: Liz Newman-Horne

By: Team MM August 3, 2018August 5, 2018

Interviews, Your StoriesCancer, Premature Menopause

At 32 years old, I was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome (an inherited cancer syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition and a significantly high risk of developing several types of cancer).