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Evidence suggests that women who have negative expectations of perimenopause are more likely to have a difficult time.

It’s not the end of the world – it’s perimenopause

Popular culture would have you believe that every woman in perimenopause is going through hell, but it’s far more complex than that.

  • Paula Goodyer

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More than just a viral moment, there’s a scientific reason behind the phenomenon of women no longer caring about societal norms.

The unexpected upside to menopause that nobody warned me about

I had prepared for night sweats, anxiety and brain fog. But when the decades-long grip of caring about everything and everyone began to loosen, I felt a foreign new freedom.

  • Amra Pajalic
We have lived and loved, learned and led, and kept on laughing no matter what.

It’s time society stops underestimating women over 50. Here’s why

We bring decades of experience and knowledge in the intangible skill of living.

  • Jo Stanley
Andrea Collins found testosterone treatment extremely beneficial.

One hormone was a game-changer for Andrea’s perimenopause. She wants other women to have access, too

Patients and experts are calling for a testosterone treatment to be added to the PBS so more women can experience the benefits.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Belinda Clarke, 46, found her PTSD compounded by three traumatic births and two life-threatening health conditions in quick succession.

The hidden cost of being diagnosed with a condition men can’t get

A new report has found dramatically higher rates of mental illness among women with endometriosis, gynaecological cancers and birth trauma.

  • Kate Aubusson
Lifting the bar: Leah Simmons.

Is ‘lifting heavy’ the solution to perimenopausal changes? Meet the women choosing weights

Social media would have us believe there is a special formula for perimenopausal health, but many experts disagree. Here, they share their personal fitness routines for positive ageing.

  • Sarah Berry
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Samantha Needle struggled with weight gain during perimenopause but got back on track by focusing on strength and fitness.

So you’ve gained weight in menopause. Here’s how to deal with it

Understanding the reasons for those additional kilos is the first step to finding effective ways to manage it. A little self-love doesn’t hurt either.

  • Claire Burke
Yola Armstrong decided to embrace menopause, normalising symptoms as a natural part of life.

‘I’m free to be who I am’: Why this life stage is not the horror story you’ve been told

Peddlers of menopause treatments would have women believe that they should be approaching this stage of life with a sense of dread, but there’s plenty to look forward to.

  • Jenna Guillaume
Courtney Rattle has spent her life battling anorexia, she is now a mother to a nine-month-old daughter, Anya.

‘Absolutely brutal’: The hidden group at risk of eating disorders

Pregnancy and menopause are close behind puberty as high-risk periods for eating disorders and body image issues in women. So why isn’t more help available?

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Sleep expert Dr Aurore Perrault.

Why sleep is different for men and women – and who gets more

Scientists are just beginning to understand the differences between men and women’s sleep patterns and what they mean for our health.

  • Sarah Berry

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