What perimenopause is, when it starts, how to recognise it, and what to expect.
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Standing over a hot stove for hours making mithai and snacks during Diwali is hard enough without hormonal hot flashes. Here is how to get through the kitchen marathon with less misery.
Soy comes up in almost every conversation about natural perimenopause relief. Here is what phytoestrogens actually are, what the research really shows, and how they fit an Indian diet.
Bottles promising to 'balance your hormones' are everywhere in perimenopause marketing. Here is how to actually read the label, and what the evidence behind these blends really shows.
Homeopathy is widely used by Indian women for perimenopausal symptoms. Here is an honest, evidence-aware look at why women try it, what the research situation actually is, and what it cannot do.
Unpredictable, sometimes heavier periods in perimenopause make many women reconsider pads for cups or period underwear. Here is how to think about switching, and what actually works for irregular flow.
Shatavari is one of the most recommended Ayurvedic herbs for women's health in India. Here is what it is traditionally used for, what modern research actually shows, and where the limits are.
No health insurance does not mean no options during perimenopause. Here is how to get real care, testing, and treatment on a limited budget in India, and what to prioritise first.
India's supplement market is loosely regulated compared to prescription medicine, which means quality and purity vary a lot between brands. Here is what to actually check before you buy.
If you and your own mother are both navigating hormonal change together, hers later than expected or yours earlier, it can be disorienting for both of you. Here is how to navigate it.
Monsoon season can make perimenopause symptoms noticeably worse, achier joints, heavier mood, disrupted sleep. Here is why the rains hit differently in your 40s and what actually helps.