Why hormones matter!

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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

Hormones shape how we react to external factors. They make us feel confident, excited and happy, but they can also lead to self-doubt and leave us feeling low on self-esteem. Dr Helen Wall, GP partner

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

Hormones shape how we react to external factors. They make us feel confident, excited and happy, but they can also lead to self-doubt and leave us feeling low on self-esteem. Dr Helen Wall, GP partner

‘I wake up tired, drag myself through the day, and collapse into bed – only to lie there wired at 2am. I’m doing all the things: eating well-ish, walking, trying meditation apps… but nothing touches t