Premenstrual syndrome, PMS, is a condition experienced by women who have menstrual periods. It is characterised by the distressing physical, behavioural and psychological symptoms that regularly happen during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The luteal phase is the time of the cycle starting with ovulation, and ending with the start of a period. The symptoms […]
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Dr Sonnenberg discusses more about menopause, skin and hair with Dr Mandy Leonhardt, in detail in the instagram live interview linked below. We highly recommend you buy the recommended book which goes into great detail about how the hormonal changes affect skin and hair. It covers the basics of healthy skin, hair and nails and
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Migraine is a common and distressing condition affecting 15% of the population (up to 25% of women) and is estimated to cause 100,000 people to miss school or work every day. Migraine is a disorder of the brain where the nerves become over-stimulated and cause a cascade of chemicals to be released. The symptoms vary,
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Hormone replacement therapy involves replacing one, or more of the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Systemic oestrogen absorbed into the bloodstream is the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. Oestrogen can be taken as an oral tablet every day absorbed through the gut into the bloodstream, or it can be absorbed into the bloodstream through
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Lenzetto is a HRT treatment that replaces the hormone oestrogen in women who are experiencing symptoms associated with oestrogen deficiency after the menopause. Lenzetto is a spray solution which contains a hormone called 17 B estradiol, which is a body identical oestrogen. When sprayed onto the skin , it passes through the skin into your bloodstream
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Hormone Replacement Therapy is given to relieve the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and involves the replacement of one or more of the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It is important to understand how to take the hormones prescribed to you and this article covers how to take Utrogestan or Gepretix, both of which are
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Restless legs syndrome is common. It is estimated to affect 5-10% of adults, with 2-3% experiencing moderate to severe symptoms. It is twice as common in women than men, usually starting in the 30’s and 40’s. The key symptom is an overwhelming urge to move your legs during periods of rest or inactivity, especially at
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Choices are important at midlife and there might be some simple small healthy changes you can make, to help support yourself through perimenopause and menopause more easily. Being active outside also gives you the wonderful effects of being with nature, and can help improve your mental health and the quality of your sleep. Increasing movement
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Questions about sexual desire and testosterone are common in our Rowena Health consultations. Will menopause affect my sex life? For some people desire increases when hormones change in perimenopause and menopause, and for others it can reduce, to a point that they would like to talk about it and get further support. At Rowena Health
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Rowena Health is here to help and support you at all stages through perimenopause, menopause and for life after menopause. It could be the start of your perimenopause, you have very few symptoms but want to talk through all the options so you are prepared, or your hormones are changing and the symptoms you are
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