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THINKING ABOUT HRT?
THINKING ABOUT HRT? Here Are 5 Things You NEED To Tell Your Doctor Perimenopause and menopause can feel incredibly confusing. One minute you feel fine… the next you’re exhausted, anxious, irritable, struggling to sleep and wondering why your body suddenly feels so different. And when it finally comes time to speak to your GP about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), many women walk into that appointment completely overwhelmed. They forget symptoms. Minimise how bad things rea

The Menopause Mentor
May 173 min read


MAYBE YOU’RE JUST OVERREACTING!
MAYBE YOU’RE JUST OVERREACTING! The Problem With Perimenopause Misinformation (And Why So Many Women Feel Dismissed) One of the hardest parts of perimenopause isn’t always the symptoms themselves. It’s the confusion. The conflicting advice. The misinformation online. The outdated guidance. The “you’re too young.” The “your blood tests are normal.” The “it’s probably anxiety.” The “just exercise more.” The “that’s just ageing.” And honestly? After speaking to thousands

The Menopause Mentor
May 93 min read


Menopause, Mood & Miscommunication
Menopause, Mood & Miscommunication A practical guide for couples navigating perimenopause and menopause If you’ve ever thought… “Why am I reacting like this?” or “Why does everything feel harder between us lately?” You are not alone. Perimenopause and menopause don’t just affect your body — they can quietly reshape your emotions, your stress levels, your patience… and your relationship. This isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening — and what y

The Menopause Mentor
Apr 303 min read


GUT HEALTH IN PERI & MENOPAUSE
GUT HEALTH IN PERI & MENOPAUSE Why it Matters and How to Support it! 🧠🦠 What’s the Connection? During perimenopause and menopause,...

The Menopause Mentor
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Menopause Skin Outbreaks
MENOPAUSE SKIN BREAKOUTS WHAT THE HELL IS THIS GROWING ON MY FACE? This morning, I woke up to a visit from an old friend…and not one I am...

The Menopause Mentor
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Organisation=Self Care
🪷 ORGANISATION = SELF CARE…the tools and tips on how to create more balance for you and your life. It’s very hard as women to put...

The Menopause Mentor
Nov 22, 20243 min read


FROZEN SHOULDER
🪷 FROZEN SHOULDER Many of the ladies I have worked with over the years, have encountered something none of them even thought was a...

The Menopause Mentor
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Should I use HRT?
🪷 SHOULD I USE HRT? Here’s one of my MOST ASKED MENOPAUSE QUESTIONS! Many of my patients fall in to one of two categories; those keen to...

The Menopause Mentor
Oct 1, 20241 min read


COMBINED HRT EXPLAINED
🪷 COMBINED HRT EXPLAINED Combined HRT is both oestrogen and progesterone delivered in either a patch or pill form. It will be prescribed...

The Menopause Mentor
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Facial Hair in Peri & Menopause
FACIAL HAIR IN PERI & MENOPAUSE Why Am I Suddenly Getting Facial Hair In Perimenopause?! 😩 You’re minding your own business… looking in the mirror… and suddenly there it is. A random dark chin hair. A few wiry upper lip hairs. Maybe even those stubborn little coarse hairs that seem to appear overnight. And honestly? For many women, it can feel upsetting, embarrassing or just plain unfair. Because nobody really warns us about THIS part of perimenopause and menopause, do they?

The Menopause Mentor
Jul 20, 20243 min read


Breast Pain & Tenderness
SORE & TENDER BREASTS THROUGH PERI & MENOPAUSE Quick question, How are your boobs today?! Too much? Did I go too far? Sorry, as you know, I always say it like it is! Let’s face it, our breasts aren’t what they were in our 20’s, they’re heading further south now, require acme strength bras to hold them in place, seem to have grown to epic proportions and now attempt to hide under our arm pits when we lay down! But that’s ok! I’m going to start by saying that if you notice any

The Menopause Mentor
Jul 16, 20244 min read


Changes in Body Odour
🪷 NATURAL BODY ODOUR CHANGES THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE Have you found that your natural scent has changed? Are you suffering more frequently...

The Menopause Mentor
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Vaginal Sensitivity & Dryness
VAGINAL DRYNESS AND IRRITATION Vaginal dryness or pain during sex is a common symptom due to reducing oestrogen levels and is a common...

The Menopause Mentor
Jun 30, 20242 min read


SLEEP ISN’T THE ONLY FORM OF REST
DID YOU KNOW THAT SLEEP ISN’T THE ONLY FORM OF REST? We all know the importance of sleep, and the benefits it provides our bodies, but one of the symptoms many women suffer through the menopause, is disturbed sleep and broken sleep patterns. But there other ways you can rest your mind and your body Here are the various ways I suggest my clients can find rest and recuperation in addition to sleep 🥰 SOCIAL REST: focus on relationships that nourish you and fill you with positiv

The Menopause Mentor
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Menopause & mental health
🪷 HOW THE MENOPAUSE CAN AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Hormonal changes which occur through the menopause can create a range of mental health...

The Menopause Mentor
May 13, 20242 min read


MENOPAUSAL HAIR LOSS & THINNING
🪷 MENOPAUSAL HAIR LOSS AND THINNING For most women, hair is their crowning glory, we spend large amounts of our lives and money on...

The Menopause Mentor
Apr 15, 20243 min read


MENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE
🪷 MENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the work place and with 3 in 4 women experiencing...

The Menopause Mentor
Apr 15, 20242 min read


BRAIN FOG
🪷 BRAIN FOG Yes, we all know this feeling too well; Walk in to a room and think, why did I…..sorry, hang on, what was it, what did I...

The Menopause Mentor
Apr 15, 20242 min read


IMPOSTER SYNDROME
🪷 IMPOSTER SYNDROME What is Imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a psychological condition that many menopausal women experience, and...

The Menopause Mentor
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Hot flushes during exercise
🪷HOT FLUSHES DURING EXERCISE Hot flushes are awful at the best of times but this can have an adverse effect on exercise, as our body...

The Menopause Mentor
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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