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 [...]

February is wet & cold,  not the most inspiring month, but comfort British vegetables are at their best.   Either for  mashing, roasting and soups, potatoes are an all rounders, along with  celeriac, swede parsnip and carrots.
Healthy greens, called brassica’s, include sprouts, broccoli, savoy cabbage, this month is the time for excellent [...]

Question:-I have just turned 50 and have had very regular periods since puberty. I have had three months with no bleeding and now have had another period which is continuing and into its 12th day. Is this anything to worry about?
Reply:-Periods do become irregular at the time of the menopause, there are 3 types  [...]

Question:-I have been taking tamoxifen for five years. I have only had 1 period at the start and wonder if my periods will come back once I stop taking the tablets. I am 43 years old
Reply:-About 20% of women will have irregular periods on tamoxifen, but only a few stop their cycles entirely.Tamoxifen will [...]