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MENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE
Women usually experience the menopause between ages 45 and 55, with 51 being the average age. One in every 100 women experiences premature ovarian insufficiency (the menopause before the age of 40). With around 80% of women experiencing menopausal...
FREE MENOPAUSE NEWSLETTERS FROM THE MENOPAUSE EXCHANGE
We are e-mailing our quarterly newsletters for FREE to anyone with an interest in the menopause, midlife and post-menopausal health.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT MYTHS
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe and can ease various symptoms of the menopause and improve quality of life. Its long-term use has been shown to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, misconceptions or myths...
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES & THERAPIES (FOR THE MENOPAUSE)
The menopause can bring challenges ranging from hot flushes and sleep disturbances to mood swings and weight gain. Beyond conventional menopause hormone therapy (MHT) and other prescribed medicines, alternative and complementary medicines offer a holistic approach to support health...
WEIGHT AND THE MENOPAUSE
The body changes before and during the menopause. One significant change, due to a fall in female hormone levels, is a drop in the metabolic rate by about 10%. This fall can lead to notable weight gain (2 to...