It's been a few months since I last wrote about my HRT journey and at the time I'd been told, quite firmly, to stop the HRT gel as a result of ongoing and progressively worse migraines. I'd been referred for some blood tests and had a telephone appointment booked in (only a six week wait!) to discuss next steps. I'm not going to lie, I am not the biggest fan of blood tests as anyone who has ever accompanied me or has had the joy of taken them would confirm! Somehow I hit the

When I think of Japan, my head is filled with images of Cherry Blossom, a country of unique experiences and cuisine, the beauty of the Geisha and the imposing view of Mount Fuji. I would love to visit but the long flight time & earthquake risk has always prevented me making that all important booking! Today though, my attention turns to the journey of menopause for Japanese women. How does their experience differ from those of us navigating this stage of life in other countri

The next in my cultural series - menopause around the world - takes me to South Korea. Join me as I explore how menopause is viewed, how women experience this transitional time of life and what support looks like. I’ll be the first to admit that when I think of South Korea, menopause isn’t the inmediately thing that springs to mind. I think of Seoul, K-pop, K-dogs and, the one with a massively growing market, Korean skincare! I would LOVE to visit Seoul, I am equal measure c