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‘My intrusive thoughts eased with HRT’

‘Without perimenopause, I might not have realised I have ADHD’

‘I experienced multiple internal tremors a day during perimenopause’

Downloadable symptom questionnaire

'I had an early surgical menopause'

Fezolinetant explained

'Living with PMDD: my story of chemical and surgical menopause, survival and taking back control'

Perimenopause and menopause: a guide for partners

'I started HRT when I was postmenopausal'

‘I experienced severe postnatal depression 40 years ago – why are women still suffering?’

‘My Pilates friends helped me realise I didn’t have fibromyalgia – I was perimenopausal!’

‘Specialists agree I need higher dose oestrogen, so why has it been such a fight?'

‘I came off HRT and six months later was baffled by my new symptoms’

Understanding hormone levels in your blood

How to talk to your doctor about HRT – and get results

Results in Podcasts

Breaking barriers in women’s health: Hormones, education and HRT with Dr Fionnuala Vernon

Menopause for partners – Leigh Goulding and Dr Louise Newson

Missing my perimenopause – Katie Taylor and Dr Louise Newson

Empowering women to receive the right menopause advice – Liz Earle MBE and Dr Louise Newson

Gut health and addiction – Lindsey Beveridge and Dr Louise Newson

Media and the menopause – Nadia Sawalha and Dr Louise Newson

Kate Muir: I cannot let this happen to other people

Championing hormones, healing and strength with Christine D’Ercole

The menopause revolution with Carolyn Harris MP

‘It‘s a scandal that more isn‘t known about the menopause’ with Dr Richard Hull

Breaking down health taboos: Dr Karan Rajan on hormones, myths and patient power

It’s Probably Nothing: unpacking the pitfalls of women’s healthcare with Naga Munchetty

Content creator Charlotte Craig on overcoming adversity and taking charge of your health

Gina Miller on speaking up, the gender investment gap and why women need to stop saying sorry

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