Perimenopause is the transition leading up to the menopause. It usually begins in a woman's forties and can last several years. Hormone levels, especially oestrogen and progesterone, rise and fall…

Sexual wellbeing is an important part of women's health, and it changes naturally over time. Desire and comfort are shaped by many things: hormones, stress, sleep, mood, relationships, medication, and…

Many women notice physical and emotional changes in the days before a period, such as bloating, breast tenderness, tiredness, low mood or irritability. The exact causes are not fully understood,…

Bone is living tissue. It is constantly being broken down and rebuilt, and most women reach their peak bone mass in their late twenties or early thirties. After the menopause,…

During the menopause, oestrogen levels fall and settle at a lower level. Researchers think this affects the part of the brain that regulates body temperature, which is why many women…