What you donโt want to know about alcohol and perimenopause
Drinking alcohol has been a big part of our culture hasn't it? It's unusual for us to gather together without some form of alcohol being offered around to celebrate or commiserate.
It provides us with a point at which we can be rewarded for reaching the end of the day or week.
However, as women generally, and especially during perimenopause, alcohol is not our friend.
PCOS - could it be affecting your fertility?
PCOS (๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ญ๐บ๐ค๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ค ๐ฐ๐ท๐ถ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ด๐บ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ) is an endocrine disorder that affects roughly 10% of women in the UK, which is quite a lot when you think about it.
Get a Daily Holiday
I don't need to tell you how overwhelming the journey to parenthood can be for many people who are struggling. And this isn't a moment when I'm going to tell you to 'just' relax, which is frankly, offensive.
Spotlight on Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition very much characterised by pain. It affects as many reproductive age women as 1 in 10, and can take as long as 12 years to diagnose. Symptoms of endo have been documented since the 1600's, and, shockingly, in the US it's the 3rd most common reason for a hysterectomy. Find out how it can affect your fertility, and 3 important steps to reduce its impactโฆ
Menstrual cycle phase 4 - Winter
The Winter of your period; a time of hibernation and letting go. Discover out how to harness this time most effectively and why menstruation should be an opportunity for to indulge, rest and look after yourself.
Menstrual cycle phase 3 - Autumn
The Autumn phase of your period is characterised by a shift away from feeling creativity and outgoing to being focused, sombre and introspective. Unfortunately, this is the time when women can suffer the most - find out what you can do to minimise this.
Menstrual cycle phase 2 - Summer
The Summer phase of your period - a time when everything is bursting with life. Things should feel easier and more enjoyable, and you can take more on, but you can also do too much. Find out how to harness this phase and enjoy the highs as fully as possible.
Menstrual cycle phase 1 - Spring
Emerge out of your period with energy and strength. Spring is a time when you start to feel more energised, motivated and interested in the outer world again. You may feel enthusiastic and positive about opportunities, and gradually feel back in your groove. But often this goes wrong - discover how to make sure you can thrive during your Spring