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Can menopause cause dizziness? Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawn, Registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist. You stand up and suddenly feel lightheaded. At other times, the room seems to move, your balance feels unreliable or you find yourself reaching for something steady. If this starts during perimenopause or menopause, it is natural to wonder whether changing hormones […]

Can menopause symptoms come back after stopping HRT? Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawn, Registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist. You stop HRT and, for a while, nothing much seems to change. Then the hot flushes begin to creep back. Sleep becomes more unsettled, your joints feel achier, or that familiar anxiety starts to return. It is understandable to

Could I be intolerant to progesterone in my HRT? Dr Niki Davies, Registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist You’ve started HRT hoping to feel more like yourself again. But instead, something feels off. Maybe your mood has dipped, you feel more anxious than usual, or you’re dealing with bloating, headaches or brain fog that was

Are my headaches connected to perimenopause or menopause? Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawn, Registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist. Headaches that once followed a fairly predictable pattern can become surprisingly erratic in the years around menopause. Migraines may arrive more often or feel harder to anticipate, while some women begin experiencing headaches they did not have before.

The personal aspect I knew I had to do something about my menopause symptoms when I froze in front of a large audience, unable to remember the title of my presentation on the gender pay gap. The cause was brain fog brought on by the menopause. I was 51 at the time and had had

Dr Ashelsha Dhairyawan, Registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist Many women notice that their headaches or migraines change during their 40s and 50s, often becoming more frequent, more intense, or harder to predict. This can happen even if headaches were never a problem before. These changes are commonly linked to perimenopause and menopause, when hormone

In Short: TopDoctors – ‘Leading consultant menopause specialist Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan provides a comprehensive overview to help you navigate this health issue with confidence and clarity Breast lumps are a common concern that many individuals face, often leading to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. While many lumps are benign (non-cancerous), it is essential to understand their potential causes,

Menopause marks a significant hormonal shift in a woman’s life, and one of the lesser-known — but critical — impacts is its effect on heart and blood vessel health. In her expert article, Dr Theodora Kalentzi, a leading menopause specialist, explains how declining oestrogen levels during and after menopause can increase a woman’s risk of

Menopause is a key turning point in a woman’s bone health. In her article, Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan explains how declining oestrogen levels during menopause can significantly increase the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis, leading to a higher likelihood of fractures and long-term mobility issues. Key Insights from Dr Dhairyawan: Oestrogen Decline and Bone Density

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry ‘Business Matters’ magazine – ‘The perimenopause and menopause in the workplace’. Very pleased to have this article by Dr Theodora Kalentzi, Medical Prime (UK) included. ‘Menopausal symptoms need not interfere with a woman’s work-life. With the right support, both medically and in the workplace, women can flourish and move