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21/10/2026

Anyone else finding the idea of a little more minimalism rather appealing?

We love seeing women’s health finally getting the attention, research and innovation it has needed for so long.

But we also love a good reminder that looking after yourself doesn’t always require another purchase!

We’re certainly not immune to a lovely product, a special offer or a clever bit of technology. But we’d much rather you invest in things that help you build strength, help you learn new skills or deepen your understanding of your body and look after you now and your future health.

There’s so much to be gained from learning how to look after your body, without feeling you need a cupboard full of products or the latest gadget to do it.

More progress in women’s health, absolutely. More pressure to consume? We not so sure.

Katie & Laura

19/10/2026

I never thought I’d be quite so interested in sleep, muscle mass and how much fibre I’m eating!

But here I am at 45, and these are some of the things I genuinely try to prioritise.

As a women’s health doctor who can’t use HRT, I’m probably more conscious of looking after my health through perimenopause than I might otherwise have been.

Of course, knowing what helps and actually managing to do it are two very different things.

Between work, children and everything else going on, some weeks I manage the early workouts, decent sleep and meals that I’ve actually given some thought to. Other weeks, absolutely not!

And I know that if you’re already exhausted, struggling with sleep or barely finding time for yourself, seeing someone else’s healthy habits can feel like just another thing you’re supposed to be doing.

So my single best tip is to start with the smallest thing you want to do differently and master that first.

These are the things I’ve found helpful for me, and I’m still figuring out how to fit them all in too.

Katie

18/10/2026

It’s World Menopause Day, and we’ve been thinking about the very different experiences of menopause that we hear about.
There’s a lot of celebration around confidence, freedom and embracing this stage of life. Lots of people telling you what to do. And there are also some incredibly difficult experiences being shared.

But we’re interested in the enormous space between them.

As women’s health doctors, we see how much difference it can make when we look at the bigger picture. Hormonal health, chronic pain, sleep, mental health, brain health and long-term wellbeing are all part of that.

We want more women to have access to accurate knowledge, treatments and support that can help them feel well, whatever their experience of menopause.

And we want those conversations to begin much earlier.

That’s what we’d like World Menopause Day to stand for.

16/10/2026

If you’ve started HRT and you’re not feeling much better, please don’t assume that HRT isn’t going to help you.

There are lots of different types, strengths and ways of taking HRT. Sometimes we need to adjust the dose, change the progesterone or try a different way of delivering your oestrogen.

Even the way your individual skin absorbs a patch, gel or spray can make a difference. We are all different.

Finding the right combination can take a little time and support, and your first prescription doesn’t have to be your last.

And also take some time to check nothing else is adding to the mix (drinking more caffeine than you realise, your food choices and moving less can all have an impact on how you are feeling).

Have you been offered a review of your HRT if you’re still struggling with symptoms?

12/10/2026

Anxiety can develop during perimenopause, even if you’ve never considered yourself an anxious person before.

You may have always been confident. You’ve been able to drive, travel, manage a busy life and handle everyday challenges without a second thought.

Then, suddenly, things that never bothered you before can feel hugely overwhelming. You may feel on edge, panicky or unlike yourself.

As oestrogen levels fluctuate during perimenopause, anxiety can appear for the first time or existing symptoms can become more severe.
Oestrogen influences chemical messengers in our brains involved in mood, emotional regulation and our response to stress.

But there are other things to consider too.

Poor sleep, night sweats, low iron, caffeine and alcohol can all contribute to anxiety. And if you already experience anxiety, ADHD or PMDD, hormonal fluctuations can make your symptoms feel even more difficult to manage.

The good news is that there are treatments that can help.

Many women don’t realise HRT can improve mental health symptoms including anxiety associated with perimenopause.

Improving sleep, reducing caffeine and alcohol, getting outdoors, exercising regularly and addressing problems such as iron deficiency can also help.

This is why we look at the whole picture rather than assuming there’s one explanation for how you’re feeling.

If anxiety is new for you, two questions to ask yourself:

What else has changed in my health around the time this anxiety started?

Have I considered my periods, sleep and physical symptoms alongside my mental health?

Recognising these changes can help you have a much more informed conversation about your symptoms and the treatment options that can help.

11/10/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of speaking at Women’s Health Stage in Manchester, sharing knowledge on the brain–hormone connection across the lifespan, PMDD, ADHD and PME. And we joined the wider discussions about how we improve women’s experiences of healthcare.

One of the things we really enjoyed was hearing from people working in areas outside our own. Researchers, clinicians, authors, advocates and founders, all bringing different perspectives and challenging us to think further.

There is so much exciting work happening in women’s health, alongside some very real gaps.

We came away with plenty of questions, new connections and a renewed enthusiasm for bringing different disciplines together.

As women’s health doctors trained in lifestyle medicine, we’ve always believed in looking at the whole picture. The more we understand about the connections between our biology, environment and everyday lives, the better equipped we are to provide thoughtful, individualised care.

And perhaps one of the most important things about yesterday was simply being in the same room, having these conversations in person.

We’ve said it a lot recently. It takes a village.

A huge thank you to Women’s Health Stage team for bringing everyone together, and to everyone who shared their knowledge, experiences and ideas.

So good to have an event like this happening up here in Manchester

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04/10/2026

Symptoms only tell us part of your story. We want to know ALL of your story. Think about what was happening before you felt different ( or actually have you always felt this way ?) , what has changed around the same time, and what has been different in your day-to-day life since.

That is the context we are trying to understand.

Your biology sits within everything else that is going on in your life. Your health history, work, family, relationships, sleep, movement, food, stress, the demands on your time.The things you have lived through all influence how you feel and how well you are able to function.

And impact is personal. The same symptom can be mildly irritating for one woman and completely disruptive for another. How something affects your work, exercise, relationships, social life, confidence or the things you enjoy gives us important information about what is going on for you.

If you’re coming to an appointment this week, have a think about that beforehand. When did you first notice things changing? What else was happening around that time? What has happened since? And where are you noticing the biggest difference in your life now?

You don’t need to turn up with pages of notes ( but you can if you want!) or have it all neatly worked out. Even a rough timeline and a sense of the impact on you gives us a much fuller picture of you, and we want to know all about it.

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