Some women sail through menopause with very few symptoms, but unfortunately the majority don’t. If you’re struggling, it might be worth considering Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT replaces the hormones that are at lower level as you approach menopause.1 The majority of symptoms are caused by declining oestrogen levels, so HRT is prescribed to redress the balance. How to take HRT You need to take oestrogen to manage your symptoms. Oestrogen is known as a steroid hormone and its main role is in the growth and differentiation of reproductive issues.2...

23 Nov 2022 • 2 min read Hormones have a huge influence on our health and wellbeing, but there are ways you can manage them, naturally. Hormones are chemical messengers that help regulate different processes in the body. From feeling hungry to when it’s time to sleep, we need hormones to keep our bodies on track. But what happens when your hormones are out of balance? Discover seven natural ways to help prevent the hormonal see-saw. What are hormones? Your hormones include adrenaline, insulin and cortisol and the thyroid hormones,...

Feeling in the dark about what to expect with the menopause? Find out what it's all about here. The menopause has long been seen as a time to dread, linked to ageing and loss of attractiveness. Now that’s all changing, with UK celebrities like Mariella Frostrup, Davina McCall, Gillian Anderson, and supermodel Yasmin Le Bon openly discussing this natural phase in every woman’s life as an empowering rite of passage. That attitude is slowly starting to filter through to the rest of us, but many women are still unsure about...