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Hello, and sorry to hear that you have not been yourself, experiencing unwelcome moodiness and irritability. However, this is the commonest symptom complained of at menopause, much more prevalent for us women than hot flushes are – you are not alone! It depends on whether you are peri-menopausal (st...

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing hot flushes and mood changes at a time when you have already been through such a lot. I do hope your surgery was successful and you are now on the road to recovery. Aromatase inhibitor drugs like tamoxifen are designed to block all the oestrogen in your b...

Dear Sue, Sorry to hear that you are experiencing vaginal dryness, which is a relatively common problem at menopause. This is usually due to a lack of nourishment to the delicate tissues of the vulva and vagina, that can occur at menopause if we are a little depleted. Medical herbalists can use herb...

Thank you for your question, I am glad that you have found some supplements that have helped you with your experience of menopause. The supplement you mention looks as though it is derived from mung beans and therefore contains ‘phyto-oestrogens’ found naturally within all beans, lentils and flax se...

Hello, and sorry to hear you have been experiencing frustrating night sweats disturbing your sleep. Sleep is fundamental to good health, and so night sweats that disturb our natural ‘re-charge’ can become a constant negative cycle we should try to break free from. Night sweats are often a sign that ...