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HRT and Me: Progesterone Intolerance

February 6, 2015 by Angie Macdonald 165 Comments

Blister pack of pink pills in hand to illustrate progresterone 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 Testosterone Levels Despite the fact that I’ve been applying Testim gel very day for over two years now, a recent blood test showed that my testosterone levels […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, HEALTH MEMOIR, MENOPAUSE Tagged With: HRT, menopause, Mirena coil, perimenopause, progesterone, progesterone intolerance, symptoms, testosterone, Utrogestan

The Causes of Low Libido during Menopause

January 23, 2015 by Angie Macdonald 1 Comment

Winter trees to demonstrate low libido in menopausal women

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 about. For many midlife women experiencing the “joys” of menopause one of the most distressing symptoms is the loss of libido. Unlike hot […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, MENOPAUSE, RELATIONSHIPS Tagged With: libido, low libido, menopause, perimenopause, relationships, sex, sexuality

Testosterone Deficiency in Perimenopausal Women

January 16, 2015 by Angie Macdonald 4 Comments

Female cyclist drinking water to demonstrate testosterone deficiency in 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 male sex hormone”. However, it is vital for female health and wellbeing, particularly during the perimenopause and after. Testosterone’s main function is to provide a sense of vitality […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, MENOPAUSE Tagged With: menopause, perimenopause, testosterone, testosterone deficiency, testosterone for women

From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well: A True Story

November 18, 2014 by Angie Macdonald Leave a Comment

Woman sitting in windowsill drinking coffee to illustrate From Hormone Hell to Feeling Well

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 symptoms when I was thirty. I was misdiagnosed, told that my symptoms were “all in my head” and eventually referred to a […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, HEALTH MEMOIR, MENOPAUSE Tagged With: audio, depression, early menopause, empowered patient, HRT, In This Body, menopause, perimenopause, premature ovarian failure, storytelling, testosterone, testosterone for women

The Menopause Almost Destroyed My Relationship

September 19, 2014 by Angie Macdonald 2 Comments

Red heart on snow to represent how 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 celebrated our twentieth anniversary. But back in 2012 I wasn’t sure we were going to make it. Depressed, irritable and easily stressed out, I found myself experiencing heart palpitations, hot […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, MENOPAUSE, RELATIONSHIPS Tagged With: bioidentical hormones, low libido, menopause, menopause relationship breakdown, menopause relationship problems, perimenopause, relationships, sex, sexuality, testosterone, testosterone for women

Jeanette Winterson and the Menopause

May 16, 2014 by Angie Macdonald 2 Comments

Screenshot of web images of menopause

In an article entitled Can you stop the menopause? published in The Guardian, writer Jeanette Winterson describes how she was left physically depleted after experiencing two years of mental breakdown. Even after her mind had healed, she was still struggling with low energy levels, problems sleeping and her hair was falling out. A visit to […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, MENOPAUSE Tagged With: BHRT, bio-identical hormones, bioidentical hormones, can you stop the menopause?, hypothyroidism, iron, iron deficiency, Jeanette Winterson, menopause, perimenopause

You Know You’ve Hit Perimenopause When…

April 16, 2013 by Angie Macdonald 2 Comments

perimenopausal woman

If you’re a woman in your mid to late forties chances are you’ve noticed a few changes recently. Not only in your body, but your mind too. Welcome to the Perimenopause The good news is you’re not going crazy and you’re definitely not alone. Declining oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels during the perimenopause years create […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, MENOPAUSE Tagged With: menopause, peri-menopause, perimenopause, symptoms

Is it Time to Talk About The Menopause?

May 30, 2012 by Angie Macdonald 6 Comments

close-up of woman biting her pink lipsticked bottom lip

Last weekend I found myself having three separate conversations about the menopause. The first was with my hairdresser. We were discussing our monthly migraines and before you knew it we were swapping stories of how we no longer recognise ourselves at times as our hormones wreak havoc with our moods, minds and bodies. I had […]

Filed Under: HEALTH, MENOPAUSE, MID-LIFE CRISIS Tagged With: menopause, peri-menopause, perimenopause, slider, transition, women

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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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