For many women experiencing menopause symptoms, antidepressants are NOT the answer. Dr Louise Newson ran a survey and found more than half of the women she had spoken to had been offered antidepressants by their GP. Why do so many GPs prescribe them?
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Results385A History of the Menopause
While there is still a lot of work to do if we’re to break the stigma around the menopause, it’s good to remember just how far we’ve come. We explored how the menopause was viewed in times past and what the word ‘menopause’ actually means.
Bioidentical and Bodyidentical HRT
There are a lot of misconceptions about what ‘bioidentical’ hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is and what the difference is between body identical HRT and bioidentical HRT.
8 Myths About HRT
Ever wonder why HRT is so controversial? Following the Women’s Health Initiative study in 2002, which showed risks of cancer, heart disease, and stroke for women, prescriptions for HRT fell by nearly 80%.
HRT and Cancer
Nowadays with easy internet access and the plethora of information we find online, we can end up being literally overwhelmed with knowledge. But what about topics like menopause, cancer and Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT)? Do we really know what is available or have the ability to understand what the choices are?
8 Questions With Anaïs Gallagher
We sat down with Anaïs Gallagher and talked school, sex education and life with a menopausal mum.
10 Questions With Jo Wood
We sat down with Jo Wood to talk about the organic life, misdiagnosis and boxing twice a week.
Your Stories: Janice Vee
I AM GOING MAD, I AM GOING MAD, I AM GOING MAD…..I THINK I’M MAD!! This was my mantra for the last two years.
Your Stories: Donna Lancaster
I wrote the piece below as a result of my own experience of ageing and the menopause. I started the menopause relatively young at 46 and although it came with its challenges, I also gradually came to see how it also came with many more gifts. Since my menopause I have found that I am more comfortable in my own skin; I no longer feel the need for external validation and feel sensual rather than sexy.
Your Stories: Julie Obiamiwe
I am 50 years old and a solicitor partner in a small legal aid practice specialising in social welfare law, specifically housing. I had IVF treatment years ago and it was not successful so I have no children. I carry a lot of sadness about being childless so as you can imagine the concept of menopause emphasises that feeling.