Question:-
 I’m 47 and recently have had a period that lasted longer than usual, passing  lots of clots. A week after finishing I am having another period. I have been unusually tired as well.
I assume this is the start of the menopause but wondered if there is anything I can take to stop this […]

Changes that take place and sometimes take over our lives are different to every women. These first experiences can be overwhelming and frightening,  changes to us, as well as  have profound effects on our family too.
Be up front, say that the next phase in your life has started and that you need support, […]

Caution is urged in the use of Bio-Identical hormones,
Why the are called Natural hormones! and how do we get them.
Diet -watching what we eat and our life style go a long way in making the menopause as natural as possible, in the USA they also have in the form of Natural bio […]

Question:- I’m 47 and until a few years ago my periods were very regular (within a day or 2) they then became irregular   I went 50 days between periods  My doctor said I may be starting the menopause, but no hot flushes.Blood test did show higher hormone levels but as I started my period a […]

Question:-I am 60 years old and still suffering from hot flushes, mood swings, short temper, everything gets in my nerves, stress /anxiety attacks even when deciding which programme to watch I get anxious bad feeling in my chest and then followed with a hot flush.How long can this go on???
I started menopause at […]

This is the month for Asparagus and New potatoes
 Asparagus, depending on the weather has its first picking  in  May when he spears are tender and succulent. Check out vegetables information
How to prepare :-to bring out the true flavour roast in the oven with olive oil and cracked black pepper,
Steamed, served with shavings […]

Question;-I’m 45  I started feeling strange sensations in my body at odd times in the month.Sometimes feeling weak in the arms and legs (almost tingly). I find that if I miss a meal I feel just dreadful, even though I may not feel that hungry. My breasts can tingle more than they used to and […]

Cervical screening

As women approach the menopause they will or should have had at some time had a cervical smear.
Screening prevents or detects cervical cancer, therefore early detection of abnormal cells can be treated accordingly.

These cells are taken from the neck of the womb or cervix  by a wooden spatula, once a speculum, the […]

Cauliflower:- you either like it or hate it …

 Is one of several vegetables in the species of the Brassicaceae, produced from seed this produces a large white headed vegetable, the part eaten but the outer green leaves should not be discarded, they add colour to a sometimes pale but versatile vegetable.   Cauliflower is very nutritious, […]

Question:-I’m now 50 and have had several breaks from HRT  I’m now on patches and I am having quite heavy periods, progesterone patches,  Am I through the change now and most importantly am I fertile?
Reply:- Progesterone patches give the inconvenience of monthly bleeds, Side effects vary to the individual , weight gain fluid retention […]