You'll find everything you need to understand and navigate menopause with confidence, from expert insights on your changing body and mental wellbeing to practical advice on treatments, relationships, and alternative approaches. Menopause Expert is here to help.
Cataract Risk from HRT
Women using HRT face a higher risk of cataracts, according to a major study of thirty thousand postmenopausal women over eight years.
HRT and Kidney Stones
HRT increases kidney stone risk by over 20% in postmenopausal women, according to recent research findings.
Are My Anger and Irritability Hormone Related?
Hormone changes like menopause and PMS can trigger anger and irritability, and your GP can help figure out what's causing yours.
Why More Women Today Experience Early Menopause
Early menopause is becoming more common in women under 40, and doctors still don't fully understand why it's happening.
How Childbirth Affects Menopause Timing
Having more children may delay when you reach menopause, according to research on ovulation and egg depletion.
Lung Cancer and Anti-Oestrogen Drugs
Hormone therapy may affect lung cancer survival rates, and anti-oestrogen drugs like tamoxifen show promise in reducing death risk.
Risks of Early Menopause
Early menopause carries real health risks including vision problems, weakened bones, and oral health issues that need monitoring.
Antidepressants and Hot Flushes
Some antidepressants cut hot flushes in half, offering women an alternative to hormone treatments during menopause.
Hot Flushes and Breast Cancer Risk
Women with hot flushes during menopause may have up to 50% lower breast cancer risk, according to new research.
How Ethnicity Affects Menopause
Research shows black women, Latinas, and Asian women experience different menopause symptoms than white women.
Hormone Therapy and Doctor's Mistakes
Why many doctors still prescribe higher-dose hormone therapy despite evidence that lower doses work just as well.
HRT and Ovarian Cancer
Research shows HRT increases ovarian cancer risk, but the danger drops significantly after women stop taking the hormones.
Understanding Your Periods Before Menopause
Your periods can change years before menopause hits, and here's what those shifts might mean for your body.