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Quality-assured information about menopause, written for those who want to understand what's happening in their body and how to take care of themselves.

Glossary

Menopause from A to Z

Look up 30 key terms in plain language, from perimenopause to hormone therapy.

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Stages

What is menopause?

An overview of the three stages of menopause, what happens in the body, and when to talk to your doctor.

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Symptoms

Common symptoms during menopause

From hot flushes to brain fog. A review of the most common symptoms and what causes them.

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Symptoms

Menopause and sleep

Why sleep changes during menopause and what you can do to sleep better.

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Work

Menopause in the workplace

How symptoms affect working life and what both you and your employer can do.

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Lifestyle

Diet and lifestyle during menopause

Simple everyday changes that can make a real difference to how you feel.

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Treatment

Hormone therapy: what you need to know

An honest review of hormone therapy in menopause, with updated research on benefits, risks, and what has changed since 2002.

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Symptoms

Brain fog in menopause

Why many women feel their thinking becomes cloudy during menopause, and why it usually passes.

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Symptoms

Menopause and anxiety

Why anxiety and unease can arise during menopause, and what research says about causes, connections, and what helps.

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Treatment

When should you see a doctor?

A practical guide to when menopause symptoms should be examined by a doctor, and what to expect from the visit.

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Lifestyle

Menopause and the relationship

How menopause affects the relationship, and how you can face the changes together.

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Symptoms

Night sweats: causes and what helps

Why night sweats occur during menopause, how long they last, and what you can do to sleep better.

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Lifestyle

Weight gain during menopause

What happens to the body, why the fat shifts, and what actually helps.

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Stages

Perimenopause: the signs you might not recognise

Many women experience symptoms for years without understanding that perimenopause has begun. Here are the signs you should know about.

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