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World Menopause Day 2026: The next chapter our mothers never got to celebrate
No more periods, a little less people-pleasing and the freedom to put yourself first. This World Menopause Day, we're celebrating the good things about menopause, the women who came before us and a...
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Perimenopause or menopause? What's actually the difference?
Still getting your periods but noticing changes in your sleep, mood or body? It’s Menopause Awareness Month, and World Menopause Day is this Sunday, 18 October. So it’s a good moment to get the wor...
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Congratulations on Remaining Calm. Some of Us Have Oestrogen.
Quick summary (get the gist in 60 seconds)
It’s biology, not a character flaw: Perimenopause brings marked shifts in mood, irritability, anxiety, and stress tolerance.¹˒²
The real hormonal driv...
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Stop Getting Ripped Off In The Menopause Aisle. Here’s What The MTick Actually Means.
Ever stood in the pharmacy aisle holding a product that’s suddenly labelled “menopause support” and thought. Hang on, wasn’t this the exact same thing last year, just cheaper.
Yep.
If you’re 35 to ...
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How to talk to your GP about menopause
Let’s be honest: booking an appointment to talk menopause with your GP can feel like gearing up for a job interview you never wanted. Do you bring notes? What if they brush you off? How do you exp...
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Menopause, Demystified – What It Is & What It’s Not
Let’s get one thing straight: menopause is not the beginning of the end. It’s not you “going mad,” nor is it a condition that needs to be cured. It’s a life stage. A natural transition. Yet, thanks...
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Why Ditching Alcohol For A Period (and Menopause) Could Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
You’ve wrapped up a long day. You pour yourself a glass of Cab Sav because you’ve earned it. But then… bam. Hot flashes. Cramps. Restless sleep. Mood swings that feel like a wild ride. Again.
Here’...
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“Women Are Not Small Men” – Why It’s Time to Ditch the One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice
Let’s have a real talk.
I was listening to this incredible episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr Stacy Sims – and I’ve gotta say, it shook me. There was one line that kept echoing in my mind l...
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Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it
Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it
I’m currently reading The Vagina Business — and let me tell you, I’m frustrated. No, scratch that. I’m raging. How is it that for most...
