Hot flashes are among the most common and disruptive symptoms of menopause, affecting up to 75% of women. In this practical guide, Dr Nicola Davies outlines what causes hot flashes and provides clear, evidence-based advice on the medications available to manage and reduce their intensity and frequency. What Are Hot Flashes and Why Do They […]
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Migraines during menopause are a distressing but common concern for many women. In this insightful article, Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan explores the link between hormonal changes and migraine patterns during perimenopause and postmenopause. She offers practical guidance on lifestyle adjustments, preventative strategies, and the role of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in managing menopausal migraines. Why Do
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Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan, a menopause specialist and doctor at the Medical Prime clinic, shares her knowledge on menopause and migraines in her latest article of a two-part series. She explains how menopause can affect how often and how badly women get migraines, if menopause-related hormonal changes can cause more migraines and if some women are
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Dr Theodora Kalentzi is featured in ‘Business Matters’ the influential magazine of The London Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise. Read the full article HERE
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Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that marks the end of her periods due to lower hormone levels. Menopause affects all women, but each woman will have a different experience of it. Dr Nicola Davies, a menopause doctor at the Medical Prime clinic and an expert on menopause, shares her insights on
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Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan, a menopause specialist with a lot of experience, shares her expert knowledge on menopause in her latest online article. She tells us when it usually begins, what the symptoms are, and many other interesting facts. To read the full article, please click on the following link: A quick guide to menopause: How
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In 2013, aged 47 (I am 56 now), I developed hormone-based breast cancer and had an urgent left-side mastectomy. I’m Canadian but I then moved to the UK because my boyfriend was British and I had a second breast reconstruction with a top surgeon here in Britain. My health was now fine. My boyfriend and
Dr Theodora Kalentzi, a menopause specialist, shares her knowledge on menopause in her latest online article. She explains what menopause is, how it is confirmed, what signs it can cause, and what health risks it can pose for some women. She also discusses the effective treatments and the lifestyle changes that can help women cope
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I am originally from Spain, but I have been living in the UK for the past ten years. When I arrived here at the age of 33, everything seemed to be going well. However, when I turned 35, I began to experience various challenges. I started having hot flushes, my confidence plummeted, and I struggled
In Short Itchy skin, known clinically as “pruritus,” is a common but often under-discussed symptom of menopause, primarily caused by the reduction in estrogen levels. As estrogen decreases, collagen production—a key factor in maintaining healthy, hydrated skin—also declines. This change can lead to skin that feels dry, prickly, and sometimes even like pins and needles.
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