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Hot flashes come from a narrower thermoneutral zone in the brain. They last longer than most women expect. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do.
After menopause your LDL cholesterol often rises, and with it your cardiovascular risk. Learn why oestrogen protected yo...
Bone loss after menopause happens silently, sometimes until an unexpected fracture. Why it accelerates, which risk facto...
Long-term high cortisol can throw your sleep, weight and mood off balance. Read which seven signals often fit chronic st...
Your adrenals make cortisol and DHEA-S, and with long-term stress that balance can shift. Learn how stress affects your...
Low libido usually has several causes at once, from hormones to stress and sleep. Read which three hormones can offer in...
After coming off the pill it often takes a few months for your own cycle to recover. Learn what to expect and when a hor...
If you lose a lot of blood every month, your iron can slowly become depleted. Read what can cause heavy periods and whic...
Acne that flares along the jawline and moves with your cycle often has a hormonal side. Read which 3 hormones give insig...
PMDD is a severe form of PMS that affects an estimated 3 to 8 percent of women. Learn how to recognise the difference an...
PMS affects an estimated up to 3 in 4 women in the week before their period. Learn which complaints fit, what the cause...
An irregular period has many possible causes, from thyroid to PCOS. Read which 6 hormones often give insight and when te...
Suddenly anxious or irritable for no clear reason? In perimenopause, fluctuating hormones can strongly affect your mood....
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