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Common Causes of Low Libido during Menopause

Many women going through menopause battle with sexual changes which may range from vaginal dryness and pain during sex to difficulty achieving an orgasm. But by far the most distressing symptom is the loss of sexual desire. Low libido can impact your sense of self as well as your relationship with your partner. Common Causes of Low Libido While … [Read More...] about Common Causes of Low Libido during Menopause

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Do We Really Need More Testosterone for Women?

Last week Nick Panay, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' (RCOG) spokesman on menopause, suggested that more women experiencing low libido should be offered testosterone on the NHS. … [Read More...] about Do We Really Need More Testosterone for Women?

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HRT and Me: Utrogestan vs Cyclogest Natural Progesterone

Do I kill myself or give in to the uge to kill others? That's what it ultimately came down to when I weighed up the difference between taking Utrogestan or Cyclogest natural progesterone. A year … [Read More...] about HRT and Me: Utrogestan vs Cyclogest Natural Progesterone

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Here’s What I Know about Menopause…

Here’s what I know about menopause. It will find you. It will blast through your life with the force of a pressure washer leaving every vulnerable area exposed. With all the debris and grime … [Read More...] about Here’s What I Know about Menopause…

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The NICE Menopause Guideline Does Not Go Far Enough

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued its first guideline on menopause last week. The guideline contains recommendations for doctors, nurses and hospital specialists … [Read More...] about The NICE Menopause Guideline Does Not Go Far Enough

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The Menopause Cure: Hormonal Health – Review

At the age of fifty, Jill Davey felt as if a personality change had occurred and her body was in 'breakdown' mode. She started getting frequent infections and by the time she … [Read More...] about The Menopause Cure: Hormonal Health – Review

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Testosterone Implants are Available in the UK

Testosterone and oestradiol implants are once again available in the UK. According to a press release issued on 23 September 2015 by the British Menopause Society (BMS), … [Read More...] about Testosterone Implants are Available in the UK

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HRT and Me: Fibroids, Polyps and Adenomyosis

This week I've mostly been thinking about my uterus. Apparently, a transvaginal ultrasound will do that to a woman. Up until this point I have to admit to a lifetime of … [Read More...] about HRT and Me: Fibroids, Polyps and Adenomyosis

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HRT and Me: Progesterone Intolerance

Things have not been going well for me lately as far as my HRT is concerned. I've been experiencing problems with both my progesterone and testosterone treatment. Low … [Read More...] about HRT and Me: Progesterone Intolerance

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The Causes of Low Libido during Menopause

Sex is something we may laugh about, even brag about, but if it’s becoming a problem in our lives and our primary relationship, it’s usually the last thing we want to talk … [Read More...] about The Causes of Low Libido during Menopause

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Testosterone Deficiency in Perimenopausal Women

Many women are unaware of the important role that testosterone plays in their sexual, physical and mental health and wellbeing. Testosterone is usually referred to as “the … [Read More...] about Testosterone Deficiency in Perimenopausal Women

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2015 New Year’s Resolution – Be Organised

Happy New Year! May 2015 be filled with unexpected moments of joy, good health and that special happiness that comes from being organised. It's the end of the first proper … [Read More...] about 2015 New Year’s Resolution – Be Organised

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I’ve Been Rolfed – Part 1: The What, Why and How of Rolfing

Although Rolfing has been around since the 1960s not many people have heard of it. That is slowly starting to change, especially as Olympic athletes and celebrities like … [Read More...] about I’ve Been Rolfed – Part 1: The What, Why and How of Rolfing

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I’ve Been Rolfed – Part 2: How Rolfing Changed My Life

In Part 1 of I've Been Rolfed I explained what Rolfing is and how it works and my reasons for deciding to try it. In Part 2 I look more closely at how my body changed and my … [Read More...] about I’ve Been Rolfed – Part 2: How Rolfing Changed My Life

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From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well: A True Story

A few weeks ago I told a story at the In This Body conference in London. Called From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well, it is the story of how I first experienced menopause … [Read More...] about From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well: A True Story

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The Health Benefits of Knitting

As a child I hated sewing classes at school. Until I realised that if I said I'd left my sewing at home, the teacher would give me needles and wool and tell me to knit a … [Read More...] about The Health Benefits of Knitting

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The Menopause Almost Destroyed My Relationship

Angie Macdonald was unprepared for the profound effect menopause had on her health and relationship, until she discovered testosterone. In February my partner and I … [Read More...] about The Menopause Almost Destroyed My Relationship

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I'm a fifty-something writer living in London and currently experiencing the 'joys' of menopause. Write Health is where I share my passion for all things related to wellbeing during the menopause. It's also where I write about my relationship with HRT; the highs and the lows. I hope you'll join me on my journey... Read More…

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