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, explain [...]

Caution is urged in the use of Bioidentical 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 bioidentical hormones, [...]

Question:-Having had regular periods lasting about 5 days with normal bleed all of a sudden my period lasts about 14 days and is very very light starting again a fortnight later. I am approaching 50 and have started to have hot flushes, is my period problem normal. I have a coil fitted which was fitted [...]

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 52 [...]

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, [...]

Question:-I have not had a period for a year now but, started seeing one today. Is that normal  ! Reply:- This may be the final period if you are in the menopause . As you do not state your age, or previous symptoms it is worth noting the date, should the bleeding be excessive or [...]

Question:-This question might be a bit unusual since everyone talks about hot flushes and menopause.  Just recently I had a break in periods from November 2008 to February 2009.  Since November/December I have experienced and unusual ‘cold/chill’ about my body.  Bit like someone opening the fridge door behind you.  Seems to emanate from the spine.  [...]

 Question:-I am 45  so emotional & at times,angry & hate everyone.  Christmas was terrible, due to my hormonal behaviour & emotional & sensitive state, I cry at the drop of a hat.& feel lonely.  People avoid me & to be honest I would avoid me. My 2 older sisters sailed through their menopause. They are [...]