Many women are unaware that the phase of perimenopause can begin a long time (between 2-10 years) before actual menopause, which is defined by the cessation of menstrual periods for one year. There are several stages of perimenopause and all need to be treated individually depending on the person and the symptoms they are experiencing. […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of my favourite conditions to work with in my fertility practice. That might seem like an odd thing to say, but the reason it is one my favourites is because we have so much power to make a really big difference to hormonal balance, PCOS symptoms like weight gain, […]
It’s not just about weight gain and hangovers. Whilst the festive season can be a lot of fun, it can also place big demands on our energy reserves and our mental and emotional health; not to mention our poor old livers. ‘Health goals’ can be anything that you’ve been working towards this year: fitness, an […]
“Last week I attended a seminar all about preconception planning (all the things we can do to promote healthy conception), healthy pregnancies and, of course, happy and healthy mums, dads and bubs at the other end. We have so many opportunities and SO much potential to make a BIG difference. Here are my fave 5 […]
Peri menopause is considered the period of time before menopause starts, prior to the cessation of periods for 12 consecutive months (menopause). For some women, peri menopause can come on gradually and mostly go unnoticed, whilst for others this may be quite a challenging time. The average length of time for peri menopause is approximately 4 […]