Hormones are unpredictable; when they are out of sync, the ‘knock on’ effect on the body can be devastating. Hormones are produced by the endocrine system. This includes all the glands in your body that produce, store and release hormones…
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Campaigners calling for a ban on vaginal mesh implants were victorious earlier this month when the Government agreed to suspend implant surgery in NHS hospitals in England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to follow suit The government has…
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I recently read an article about a daft celebrity (Edit: Kay Burley), who decided she would rebrand the menopause to make it sound more work and, get this, ‘man-friendly’ and rename it, the power surge. Lucky for her that she’s enjoying a new lease…
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Menopause literally means the end of monthly cycles. The average age menopause occurs is 51, so I’m anticipating next year to be quite eventful [oh dear]. THE SCIENCE BIT Menopause happens when the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and…
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