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Are women more likely to experience mental health issues than men?
The mental health gender gap - what’s behind women’s higher rates of anxiety and depression.

How does stress affect your skin?
Founders of Balance Me, explore the impact chronic stress has on our skin and what you can do to help.

Acid reflux and menopause: What's the connection?
Dr. Katie Hodgkinson explains the connection between acid reflux and menopause.

Top 10 questions about HRT answered
Dr. Katie Hodgkinson answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about HRT.

Why omega 3 is essential for peri and menopausal women
Struggling with signs of menopause? Discover how Omega 3s can transform your hormonal balance, heart health, mood, joints and more.

5 Benefits of a plant-based diet during menopause
Why a plant-based diet can be hugely beneficial if you're going through menopause.

Does alcohol affect the menopause?
Read The Menopause Mentor's top tips for supporting your menopausal body during the festive period.

Postmenopausal sex drive
Discover the possible changes in your sex drive after menopause.

Does postmenopause cause weight gain?
Discover the factors of postmenopausal weight gain and to get rid of it.

What is postmenopause?
How to know if you are in postmenopause.

Can environmental toxins impact your hormones?
Seep share how exposure to environmental toxins can negatively affect your hormones.

Top tips for thriving through perimenopause
The Menopause Mentor shares her top tips to help you thrive through perimenopause.

How to talk to your doctor about menopause
Dr. Katie Hodgkinson provides tips for a productive GP appointment.

Is vaginal eczema a thing?
Everything you need to know about vaginal eczema.

Can stress actually delay your period?
Discover the impact stress can have on your period.

A guide to postpartum nutrition
Discover the best and worst foods for postpartum recovery.

How to reduce belly fat during menopause
Personal trainer, nutritionist and menopause practitioner Emma Watts shares her tips.

Female hormones and hormonal belly explained
Discover the signs of hormonal imbalances, including the causes of 'hormonal belly'.

Caring for your skin during menopause
Expert Ella Allred discusses how to care for skin during the menopause.

The role of nutrition in vaginal and bladder health
Women’s intimate health - nutrition tips and testing considerations.

The impact of vaginal health on women
Breaking the taboos around vaginal health.

Common signs of perimenopause
We explore the physical, emotional and psychological changes that happen during perimenopause.

Surgical-induced menopause: what you need to know
Learn what surgical-induced menopause entails and how to manage its effects.

Period blood explained
We delve into what your period's colour, consistency and flow can say about your wellbeing.

Understanding perimenopause periods
We discuss what to expect as your periods change during perimenopause and answer 6 common questions.

What is endometriosis?
Our experts explain the causes, common signs and best treatments for endometriosis.

8 Severe signs of menopause: what are the worst signs?
The most severe signs of menopause and the worst physical signs of menopause revealed.

Best changes in diet during menopause
The most effective changes you can make to your diet to relieve signs of menopause - as shown in a consumer survey.

A survey into the effectiveness of HRT
Discover the effectiveness of MenoFriend® vs. HRT.

How menopause affects ADHD
Oestrogen levels can impact and exacerbate ADHD symptoms. ADHD expert, Dr. Rachel Gow, explains how.

Vaginal dryness: causes, signs & remedies
How to treat vaginal dryness.

How menopause affects gut health
Dr Katherine Hodgkinson explains how the gut microbiome changes during menopause and how to nurture it.

Estrobolome, your gut & oestrogen
Disruption of the estrobolome can lead hormonal imbalances. Learn what it is and how it can affect women...

How menopause affects your skin and hair
How to overcome hair thinning and hair loss and enjoy healthier skin and hair during menopause.

What is period poo?
Yes, 'period poo' is a thing, and we explain how you can overcome it.

What is vaginal atrophy?
Our nutritionists explain vaginal atrophy (VA), a common symptom of menopause and post-menopause.

Which PMS type are you?
Dr. Guy Abraham, M.D., a research gynaecologist and endocrinologist, developed a system of 4 categories for the different types of symptoms of PMS, which are you?

12 most common signs of menopause
Menopause expert Dr Katie Hodgkinson explains the menopause, the perimenopause and the common signs.

8 Unusual Signs of the Menopause
Cold sweats, burning tongue, altered spatial awareness, body odour, tinnitus, gum disease, even electric shocks - discover the less common symptoms of menopause.

Why menopause causes stress & mood swings
Learn how menopause can cause mood swings.

Nutrition for PMS
Your diet really can help ease PMS symptoms such as cramps, bloating, headaches, low energy, irritability, mood swings, cravings and breast tenderness leading up to your period.

How your diet can improve your mental health
Dr Katie Hodgkinson explains how your diet and the vitamins you get from the foods you eat impact your mental health.

Nutrition for the menopause
Your diet really can help with signs of the menopause! Discover the best foods to reach for, those to avoid, and the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals to include in...