Menopause & Me!

Bad Education Menopause marks a significant chapter in a woman’s life, often filled with uncertainty and change. So why is the education we receive so limited? My earliest memory of women's health being talked about was at primary school, you know that slightly odd moment when the boys & girls were separated so we could be told about periods without them having to be subjected to the awkwardness of that word - hardly surprising that some men choose to shuffle papers and look

If you've listened to my podcast you'll know a little about my perimenopause journey so far but if not take a look at my first blog that covers by journey up to the coil! Life after Sal! Despite my anxiety about the actual procedure, going to Sal's sage advice and having the Mirena coil fitted was the best decision I could just have made. From heavy bleeding, to nausea, headaches, sore boobs and having only a few days respite each month, this had all become too much to cope w

Last weekend, I attended an event called Let's Talk Women's Health , and it left a strong impression on me. The event, which was in its second year, brought together experts, advocates, and everyday women to discuss important topics related to women's health. The women behind the event are all doing this on a voluntary basis, still needing to do their day job and I think they did an incredible job! You can find them on Instagram - I'll share their handle and that of some of t

This week I quietly sat in the sleepy town of Elmore, Ohio, considering the next podcast topic, finally settling on ‘The Truth about HRT’. The podcast episode, which is coming soon, will very much focus on the here and now - the challenges in accessing, the different experiences, the myths, the cost and a whole lot more. As I have some thought to the topic, I realised how little I actually knew about HRT - I knew it supported menopause and I of course knew that I have a gel