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...

  Migraines messing with your head? This neurological condition is definitely not ‘just a bad headache’ and can cause very severe and debilitating pain. Discover more about this sometimes-mysterious condition, including the top 7 causes for a migraine, how long they can last, what food could be triggering them and more. What is a migraine? A migraine is a moderate-to-severe headache that usually emerges as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. It’s a common health condition that affects around 1 in every 15 men and 1 in...

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...