The menopause in pictures The menopause in pictures is a visual guide in six images, giving you a visual overview of this complex time in a woman’s life, along with some of its consequences and treatments. 1. A Map for the Menopause The menopause doesn’t happen overnight. The shift in hormones, periods and potential for...Read More

This article covers the investigation of unscheduled vaginal bleeding (bleeding outside a period or after periods have stopped). For treatment options and HRT adjustments, see here. What is unscheduled (unexpected) vaginal bleeding? Bleeding after the menopause, whether or not you are taking HRT Bleeding in between periods or after sex, whether or not you are...Read More

Veoza, the brand name for the new medicine Fezolinetant, is a new treatment for hot flushes now available on private prescription in England. We give you the facts. To speak to Dr. Wilson about whether Veoza may be an option for you, click here. What is Veoza? The active ingredient in Veoza is the drug...Read More

I’m often asked questions such as ‘Is it menopause? How do I know? What happens now? The menopausal transition isn’t like flicking a switch (oh no!).  It’s a gradual journey that occurs over years. To help you work out the answers to those questions and where you are in the process, I’ve created this Menopause...Read More

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

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