Contraception in Perimenopause: Which Method Makes Sense Now
You can still get pregnant in perimenopause, and your contraception needs may change too. Here is how to think about birth control during this stage, and when it is finally safe to stop.
Cycles & Bleeding
Heavy periods, irregular cycles, spotting, ovulation changes — navigating the shift.
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Early and Premature Menopause: When It Happens Before 45
Menopause before 45 is called early, and before 40 premature. It is more common than many realise, often missed, and matters for long-term health. Here is what to know and why getting it recognised is so important.
How to Track Your Perimenopause: A Symptom Diary That Works
Keeping a simple record of your symptoms and cycles is one of the most useful things you can do in perimenopause — for understanding your own body and for being taken seriously by a doctor. Here is exactly what to track and how.
Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause: Why They Hit and How to Tame Them
Sudden, intense cravings for sweets, chocolate, or carbs in perimenopause are not a lack of willpower. Here is the hormonal reason behind them and practical ways to steady them without a battle of self-control.
Why Your PMS Is Getting Worse in Perimenopause (and What PMDD Is)
If your premenstrual symptoms have become far more intense in your 40s — worse mood, deeper lows, more physical symptoms — perimenopause is very likely why. Here is what is happening, what PMDD is, and what helps.
Periods Every Two Weeks? Short Cycles and Frequent Periods in Perimenopause
Periods arriving closer together — every two or three weeks instead of monthly — is one of the most common and confusing changes of perimenopause. Here is why cycles shorten, and when frequent periods need checking.
How to Get Your Doctor to Take Perimenopause Seriously
Too many women are told it is just stress, anxiety, or ageing. If you have felt dismissed, here is a practical guide to preparing for your appointment, what to say, and how to be taken seriously.
Perimenopause vs Menopause: What's the Difference?
Perimenopause and menopause are not the same thing, and the difference matters — for your symptoms, your fertility, and your treatment. Here is a clear, simple explanation of each stage and how to tell where you are.
What Age Does a Woman Stop Getting Wet?
There is no single age when natural lubrication stops — it is a gradual change driven by oestrogen, not a switch that flips. Here is what actually happens, when it tends to begin, and why age is only part of the story.
Are Blood Clots During Your Period Normal?
Small period clots are usually normal. Large ones, especially in perimenopause, can be a sign of something worth checking. Here is how to tell the difference — and when blood clots mean you should see a doctor.