What are the symptoms of the menopause? 80% of women will experience menopausal symptoms as their hormone levels transition to the new normal of low levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The classic symptoms that most people associate with menopause are night sweats and hot flushes, but not everyone gets these, and symptoms of menopause...Read More
The pandemic has brought online consultation into the mainstream with enormous benefits for women……writes Dr. Nina Wilson, founder of One Woman Health, the clinic dedicated to optimising health and wellbeing for women in midlife. In 2018, I was medical director for Europe’s largest provider of online GP appointments, responsible for the quality and safety...Read More
Everybody’s talking about…..testosterone for women You may have heard people talking about testosterone as the ‘third hormone in HRT’ (along with oestrogen and progesterone). You may also have heard that replacement can revitalise your sex-life, or even improve brain health – but what are the facts? How can testosterone help you? What are the risks?...Read More
5 tips for success: consider these before seeing your GP about MENOPAUSE… With a lot to cover in a little time, it can be daunting to see your GP to talk about menopausal symptoms or to ask about treatments such as HRT. A little preparation can really pay off, making you feel more confident, ready...Read More
What menopause treatment should surgeries be making available to women? A walk through the NICE guidelines for menopause. As a follow up to our previous article highlighting some of the reasons why some women may be struggling to get help from their GP, in this article we’re delving further and focussing on national guidelines around...Read More
Some women experiencing menopause might struggle to get the help they need from their GP. Here’s 3 reasons why: MISINFORMATION: From the early 2000s, sensationalist reporting of research findings into HRT has amplified the perceived risks and misinformed the medical profession. This has scared a generation of women and misled a generation of medical professionals...Read More
