Send us a text Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. Wh...
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Send us a text Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. Wh...
Weight gain & belly fat during the perimenopause & Menopause
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Weight gain & belly fat during the perimenopause & Menopause
Send us a text If you’ve found yourself suddenly gaining weight—especially around the belly—despite eating the same and exercising as you always have, you’re not alone. During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience shifts in hormones that can make fat storage, metabolism, and body composition feel like they’re working against them. But here’s the good news: this isn’t about “just getting older” or “losing control.” There are science-backed strategies to understand what’s happening...
Menopause Nurse Memo's
Send us a text Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. Wh...
