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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.
Stiff or painful joints in menopause? Up to half of women notice joint complaints around the menopause. Learn the role o...
Awake at three, damp with sweat, a mind that will not switch off. Why your sleep changes in menopause and which approach...
Forgetful and unfocused in menopause? Up to 2 in 3 women notice brain fog around the menopause. Learn the causes, what h...
Menopause does not make you heavier, it moves your fat. Your weight rises with age, your fat distribution changes with y...
Palpitations often belong to menopause and usually go together with hot flushes. Learn what the cause can be, when a che...
Persistent tiredness around forty can come from menopause, long-term stress or anaemia. Learn how to tell the causes apa...
Excess hair growth affects around 7 in 10 women with PCOS and comes from too many androgens. Learn what hirsutism is, wh...
Losing weight with PCOS often feels like swimming against the current. Learn why insulin resistance makes it harder, tha...
A reliable hormone test near you is easier to find than you think. Read what to look for in a lab, which cycle day to te...
In around 70% of women with PCOS insulin resistance plays a part, even at a healthy weight. Learn how insulin and hormon...
You can test your hormone balance near you without a referral. Read how to recognise a reliable laboratory and what to e...
PCOS is one of the most common causes of reduced fertility, but most women do conceive in the end. Learn how irregular o...
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