Stop the shame

Three decades since a Canadian endocrinologist popularised a word for the transitional period between the onset of symptoms and your final period, the term has infiltrated the menopause conversation. But the facts remain as foggy as a frontal lobe deprived of oestrogen. As Perimenopause Awareness Month collides with the return to school, consider this a lesson in how to navigate this life stage

TV doctor Zoe Williams wants to help more women understand the changes menopause can bring, and make them feel empowered to face them with confidence

Menopause happens to every woman, but with 34 confirmed symptoms, not everyone experiences it the same way – and what you eat can play a part in that. Get the lowdown on the foods that will help manage symptoms, and then try some health-boosting recipes

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Hair loss may seem trivial compared with some health issues. However, it’s a problem that can greatly undermine confidence, and impact your emotional wellbeing. But don’t worry – there are plenty of t

In the past, most people associated the menopause with hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Not all women experience these, but there’s no doubt they are very common. However, we now know th