Dr Ornella Capillari talks us through the importance of Vitamin D, but also the possible dangers if you’re taking calcium supplements.
LATEST ARTICLES
Vegan Hot Cross Buns Recipe
A vegan diet can be great for the menopause, so here’s a vegan Hot Cross Bun recipe to kick start your Easter weekend.
Vitamin D and Heart Failure: is it only a supplement?
Dr Ornella Capillari talks us through the importance of Vitamin D, but also the possible dangers if you’re taking calcium supplements.
Oestrogen – Why Losing it During Menopause is More Important Than You Thought
Dr Niamh O’Kennedy tells us why losing Oestrogen during Menopause is more important than we thought.
Your Stories: Olympia Ermogenous
53 year old reader Olympia Ermogenous tells us her menopause story.
Put Yourself First: How to Make Self-Care a Priority
All too often, people neglect self-care because they feel selfish. However, if you don’t put yourself first, you won’t be able to sufficiently help others.
Why Do We Need Testosterone?
When we think about the menopause, we hardly ever think about testosterone. But women need this hormone just as much as men do.
LATEST VLOGS
Motherhood Vlog
For this Vlog, I invited my daughter Anaïs to join me. We discuss how important it is to talk to your children about how the Menopause affects you.
In Vitro Fertilisation Interview with Neeley Moore
My bestie Neeley Moore went through IVF when she was perimenopausal. As this is such an interesting topic, I’ve invited her along for a little interview.
Vlog 2: Self Love
February: the month of Love. 🙄
I wanted to break this trend and start focusing on SELF Love.
Announcing the MegsMenopause Video Blog
It’s been 1 year since MegsMenopause started, so in our first Vlog I thought I’d do a little review of the year and also tell you about all the exciting things we’ve got coming up!
MEG'S PICK
Black Cohosh
What is Black Cohosh and does it work as a treatment for the menopause?
Dealing With Anxiety
One of the most debilitating symptoms of the menopause is anxiety. We look at ways in which we can deal with this difficult symptom.
5 Things Not to Say to a Menopausal Woman
I was delighted to be a guest editor on BBC Radio Five Live a few weeks ago. While at MediaCity, I filmed a short piece for Five Live’s In Short series.
Loss of Libido
On top of all the other symptoms that I was experiencing including headaches, fatigue, anxiety and joint pain, I also noticed that I seemed to be losing my interest in sex.
FEATURED RESEARCH
Vitamin D and Heart Failure: is it only a supplement?
Dr Ornella Capillari talks us through the importance of Vitamin D, but also the possible dangers if you’re taking calcium supplements.
The Dark Side of Calcium Supplements
Calcium is one of the most important supplements when it comes to osteoporosis. Recently though, a rising body of evidence on the adverse effect of calcium supplementation has been a cause of increasing concern.
IVF and Menopause
Although the menopause is a barrier for further conception, IVF has given women the opportunity to conceive in their fifties.
The Truth About HRT by Liz Earle
After the success of Liz Earle’s 2018 book called “The Good Menopause Guide” she has just come out with a new e-book “The Truth About HRT.” I’ve been given an extract to share with you all here.
NEW IN SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS
Why We Should All Masturbate More
Masturbation is a way of getting to know yourself and your changing body.
Types of Lubes and How to Use Them
There’s often a stigma when it comes to using lube. You don’t have to be a certain age to need it.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Vaginal Dryness
Itchy, irritated and dry? It could be vaginal dryness.
What Happens When You Lose Your Libido?
It’s a common symptom of the menopause. How do you cope with it?
Difficulty Climaxing
The menopause can make it harder to reach a climax. So, what can you do about it?
Sex and the Menopause
We speak to psychosexual & relationships therapist Kate Moyle about the effects of the menopause on our sex lives.