Question-: I am 51 and over the last few months my periods have become erratic…last month it was spotting…month before that nothing…my stomach is swollen and so uncomfortable and I think I have a water infection….I’m getting worried is this normal for menopause?
Reply-: The change of periods is normal , but the [...]

Question-: I am 53 year old woman who had the menopause 3 years ago. Sex for me is very painful. as I am always very sore,
Reply-: Dryness is a symptom of the menopause, use a  branded  lubricant, inserted prior to intercourse.
Any discharge should be check by your GP

Question:-Could you please advise me on the types of contraception that can be used during the menopause. I was using the contraceptive injection before but have been told this is no longer advisable. Is there any other reliable contraception other than condoms.
Reply-: As individuals it difficult to recommend. Seek the advice of [...]

Question-: I am 48 and my period is overdue by nearly 4 weeks. this has never happened to me before, although I have been a few days late recently. could this be the menopause? I feel very anxious about it and am thinking about seeing the doctor for a hormone test. I [...]

Question-:I have just read through the symptoms of early menopause and I have 12 of them! most recently insomnia and bladder control. I’m just 40 but had a partial hysterectomy at 28 does anyone think I am going through it or am I just knackered!
Reply-: Get yourself checked out, not knowing how partial [...]

Question-:I am 51and have been having irregular periods for about 3 to 4yrs they are down to 1 every three months, I have memory loss anxiety and have just started with hot flushes and night sweats, all symptoms have been a nightmare, know I am finding the mood swings quite scary I [...]

Question-: my last period was October 2008, I took soya isoflavines for a year and was fine. Over the last year I have been sweatier,eating less due to fullness and loosing weight, after a shocking time recently, I find I seem to suddenly have hot /cold sweats, numb feet, head disengaged, [...]

With so many diets around its very difficult to choose what is right for you. !
so in the coming months we will be looking at those in the news, how effective they are and how you health & well being has benefited.
So, if you have tried a diet and found it works for YOU, please  [...]

Question-: I’m 49 and having some night sweats so I am assuming the menopause has started. I am worried by oedema particularly in my breasts (swollen & tender), abdomen and hands & feet. My hands ache in the morning particularly. Should I take diuretics?
Reply:- Night sweats can indicate  the start of the menopause, but do [...]

These snacks  are aimed to keep the hunger pangs at bay between well balanced  smaller portion meals,  maintaining steady sugar levels & providing you with  your 5 a day
1 Nuts and seeds, almonds, Brazil nuts, 1-3 a day (flax seeds, on porridge or banana)
Noted to help boost brainpower, stabilise your blood sugars, [...]