A long-awaited transformation to women’s health has been unveiled in the UK. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced in October 2025 that menopause will now be included in routine NHS Health Checks for women aged 40–74 — marking the first time that menopause has been formally recognised in standard NHS health assessments.

Why do some perimenopausal women experience a lower tolerance for alcohol, feeling tipsy or hungover after just a couple of drinks?

Menopause and alcohol can be a tricky mix! Is the new year a time to rethink how you drink? Stepping into perimenopause, extending ‘Dry January’ might be worth considering as the combination of hormonal changes and alcohol may turn into a mixologist's nightmare.

Perimenopausal symptoms can coincide with significant mid-life challenges and responsibilities, and research has shown that stress and symptoms of perimenopause are inextricably linked. Whether coping with menopause stress at work or in private life, self-care in perimenopause matters!

The one thing about sleep is that no one can do it for you, and its loss in perimenopause has a massive knock-on effect, creating a spiralling vortex of other symptoms. Find out how to improve perimenopausal sleep problems.

Is your mother going through menopause? Understand what your mum may be going through and what she may need from you. Flowers are great for Mother's Day but empathy lasts. Find out what might be happening to your menopausal mum and how you can help.

Many women experience problems with intimacy during menopause. But the wider emotional impact can be just as devastating when women’s sex drive has all but disappeared. Learn how to spice up your sexual relationships during and after menopause.

Entering into perimenopause women need to think of skin damage limitation and consider skincare to protect skin against the ageing effects of reduced oestrogen in menopause.

Research shows that a third of women during menopause are not getting the recommended amount of exercise. What can be done to remove menopausal women’s barriers to be physically active?

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Many women choose to take a natural approach to manage menopause symptoms, or use natural treatments as part of a combined package. There’s a range of complementary therapy options available, including homeopathic remedies for menopause symptom relief.

Planning to talk to the doctor about getting menopause treatment? We’ve put together a list of questions to ask your GP at your menopause consultation.

Getting older is inevitable, but the nature of ageing is to a large extent under one’s control and choice. Being fit and healthy is possible post-menopause, it’s less to do with age and more to do with lifestyle choices.

The complexities of coping with diabetes and menopause from high sugar levels to fluctuating hormones.

It’s fair to say that heat and sleep aren’t the best of bedfellows and when perimenopause night sweats come into the equation it’s double trouble in the sleep department! We offer solutions to get better sleep during menopause.

Menopause and Painful Sex…

Alcohol and menopause don’t mix! Learn achievable hacks to curb your alcohol consumption to improve menopause symptoms and drink more mindfully in menopause!