Articles for topic: hormones
Trouble Losing Weight? Your Thyroid May Hold The Key
Many women at menopause can suffer from an under-active thyroid and it often goes undiagnosed. Progesterone supports thyroid function and can help you lose weight.
Does IBS Get Worse At Menopause?
Dropping hormone levels at menopause affect your whole digestive system, and can worsen or trigger IBS symptoms. Here are 10 simple ways to help yourself.
Inadequate Diet Can Lead to Anaemia in Postmenopausal Women
If you are postmenopausal, for example after a hysterectomy, and trying to lose weight, then you need to proceed with caution as you may also be running the risk of anaemia.
How The Pill And Coil Affect Mood And Weight At Menopause
Many women at menopause use the contraceptive Pill or Coil to help control heavy bleeding. The synthetic hormones these contain are not the same as the natural hormones and have very different effects.
The Most Under-Reported Problem at Menopause
If you are starting to be concerned about changes you are noticing in your body at menopause, one particular area is one you are least likely to get help for, or mention to your doctor.
Menopause Or Perimenopause – What’s The Difference?
Are you seeing signs of perimenopause? Symptoms are not always obvious and can be related to other conditions so if you are not sure this handy checklist and helpful tips can help.
Monthly Cramps Affect Your Mind As Well As Your Body
Severe menstrual cramps can happen through perimenopause as well as in younger women. Now research shows your brain, as well as your body, can be affected.
Endometriosis Risk Increased by 48% With High Trans Fat Intake
Oestrogen dominance and a diet high in trans-unsaturated fats carries a greater likelihood of developing endometriosis, a common condition at perimenopause. Rebalancing with progesterone can help reduce the risk.
How Progesterone Is Beneficial – Facts, Not Fiction
Women from puberty to post menopause use bioidentical hormones and know the benefits, and here two private GP’s with many years experience give their views.
How A Rebounder Can Stop You Worrying About Sneezing or Laughing
Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence, particularly at menopause, but there is a very bouncy solution you may not have thought of!
