Perimenopause and menopause are a natural stage in a woman’s life. Some women do not experience symptoms, but about 75% of women do and for 25% of women, the symptoms can have a significant impact upon their quality of life. At Rowena Health Dr Sonnenberg often sees women in their late 30’s and early 40’s […]
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Many women notice that around the time of menopause their metabolism seems to change. Weight gathers around the waist, energy levels drop, blood pressure rises, and blood tests show raised cholesterol or changes in blood glucose. After menopause, the risk of developing metabolic syndrome increases and understanding why can help you take control early. Postmenopausal
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Difficulty getting up from the sofa or getting out of bed? Aches and pains in your joints? Taking longer to recover from injuries? Menopause may be a natural part of the female ageing process, but it can bring discomfort and pain in a number of ways which can affect your quality of life. 40% of women
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It is common, as hormones change in perimenopause and menopause for women to suffer from a decline in their mental health, research shows this may happen to 45-68% of women. Emotional symptoms of menopause like low mood, anxiety, irritability, rage, fluctuating mood swings, loss of confidence and tearfulness can occur, making it very difficult for
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Genitourinary syndrome of the menopause, GSM, is a term used to describe the vaginal, vulval and bladder symptoms. These are rich in oestrogen receptors, so when oestrogen levels fall in perimenopause and remain low in menopause this can lead to changes in the vulva, vagina, bladder and pelvic floor muscles. This condition affects 80% of
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