What is progesterone intolerance?

One of the most well-known symptoms of menopause is hot flushes. Around 60-70% of women get them during perimenopause, due to the decrease in oestrogen affecting the brain’s internal thermostat. They

Q I’m struggling with my mood through the menopause. Initially, I was tearful a lot of the time, but this seems to have developed into being very short-fused. I’m often screaming at my teenage childre

As a medical student, I had a total of two weeks’ training in dermatology – the specialty for skin diseases. That made it a bit of a shock when I entered general practice, where every other patient se

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

Hot flushes, night sweats and period changes are well-known symptoms of perimenopause – but many women are missing little known signs and suffering in silence. Results from a survey by CanesMeno showe

When women live with chronic physical illness, psychological therapy is often offered. This can help, but it’s no substitute for medical care, and can harm health in the process, argues Dr Sula Windgassen