Vaginal dryness, painful sex, libido, and intimacy — practical, honest answers.
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Low sex drive is one of the most common, and least discussed, perimenopause complaints, and some women turn to homeopathy for it. Here is what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why the cause matters more than the remedy.
Vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex, and urinary changes push many perimenopausal women toward homeopathic remedies before they consider a gynaecologist. Here is an honest look at what women try and what the evidence situation actually is.
Gokshura, or Tribulus terrestris, is an Ayurvedic herb long used for urinary and reproductive health that has recently been repackaged as a women's libido and hormone supplement. Here is what the tradition says and what the research actually supports.
Maca root is marketed heavily for energy and libido during the menopause transition. Here is what it actually is, what the research supports, and where the evidence runs thin.
Heavier periods, sudden hot flashes, and more frequent urination collide with a very Indian problem: the scarcity of clean, accessible public toilets. Here is how to plan around it without it running your day.
If bras that fit perfectly last year now dig in, gap, or feel wrong in every direction, you're not imagining it. Here's why breast size and shape genuinely change in perimenopause, and how to get properly refitted.
A testosterone blood test result rarely comes with a clear explanation. Here is what the number can and cannot tell you, when a doctor might actually order it, and why it is not a routine perimenopause test.
Falling desire in perimenopause is rarely about one hormone alone. Here is how oestrogen and testosterone interact to affect libido, and what genuinely helps before considering testosterone therapy.
Light bleeding or spotting after sex is common in perimenopause and usually has a simple hormonal explanation, but a few causes need a doctor's attention. Here's how to tell the difference.
Testosterone is not just a male hormone. Here is what it does in women's bodies, when adding it to hormone therapy might help with low libido and energy, and how to actually access it in India.