Videos

Women over 45 spend more days in hospital because of osteoporosis than diabetes, heart attacks, or breast cancer. It’s a shocking statistic but the reality is most of us don’t really know what osteoporosis is let alone how we can treat it or keep it at bay. The good news is there are lots of easy ways to look after our bone health as Helen Normoyle and Dr Clare reveal in our latest video. They also discuss:

👉 What osteoporosis is and what causes it

👉 Why it’s more of an issue for a perimenopausal and menopausal woman

👉 Ways to reduce the risk

👉 How it can be managed

👉 If HRT helps

Remember, knowledge is power! We’ve also got lots more brilliant information about osteoporosis in our Symptom Checker

If we had a pound for every time someone asks us what the menopause is, we’d be millionaires. But with the menopause still being such a taboo subject, it’s hardly surprising that so many women are confused about what it is and whether they’re going through it. So we decided to put the record straight with this video from Helen Normoyle and Dr Clare where they answer this plus some other really common questions including:

👉 When does the menopause transition start and how long does it last?

👉 How do you know if you’ve gone through it?

👉 What are the most common symptoms?

👉 What causes them?

👉 How long do symptoms typically last?

👉 What treatment options are available? Knowledge is power!

We’ve also got lots more brilliant information about the menopause in our Knowledge Centre 

So many women we speak to are surprised to find themselves in the perimenopause, and most are very unprepared for it. As part of our Menopause Miniseries, in this video Helen and Dr Clare discuss:

• What the perimenopause is
• At what age it typically happens
• Symptoms that can be experienced
• Tips to help you prepare for it

Knowledge is power! If you’re interested in learning more about the perimenopause and the other stages of the menopause transition, why not check out this article

Hands up if you think the most common symptoms of the menopause are physical issues like hot flushes and night sweats?

Got yours up? 🙌 You’re not alone. The reality, however, is that the menopause can have a massive impact on our mental health too. In research we conducted with BritainThinks earlier this year, over half of the menopausal women interviewed underestimated the impact of the emotional symptoms of the menopause. Knowledge is power and in our latest video, Helen and Dr Clare discuss how the menopause can impact your mental health and the things you can do to help with symptoms such as:

✨Depression

✨Anxiety

✨Lack of motivation

✨Mood swings

✨Loss of confidence & self-esteem

We’ve also got lots more great information for you in this blog

In this video, Helen and Dr Clare discuss and debunk 5 myths about HRT that they often come across:

• HRT causes breast cancer
• HRT causes blood clots and strokes
• HRT can only be taken for 5 years or can’t be taken when you are over 60
• I’m in my 40s and too young to take HRT or HRT can’t be taken until my periods have stopped
• HRT just delays the inevitable

You can read more about HRT myths in our blog or for an HRT deep-dive, why not take a look at this

As part of our taboo-busting series on sex and the menopause, registered menopause specialist and GP Dr Clare Spencer and panellists discuss:

• What causes loss of sex drive through menopause
• How a drop in oestrogen levels affects the body and brain
• Common symptoms of the menopause that can affect libido such as anxiety, weight gain, loss of confidence
• How to increase sexual desire
• How menopause affects pleasure and orgasm

Knowledge is power – you can read more about loss of sex drive in the menopause here

As part of our taboo-busting series on sex and the menopause, our panellists discuss:

• The importance of valuing yourself and articulating what you want from pleasure and sex
• How to find your love language and explore arousal in a different way
• Why it’s important to talk to your partner about sex
• How sex therapy can help address relationship and psychosexual issues such as vaginismus and premature ejaculation

You can read more about reviving your sex drive in our blog

As part of our taboo-busting series on sex and the menopause, in this virtual discussion, our panel of experts offer advice to women who want to reclaim their sex life throughout their menopause transition.

You can read more about reviving your sex drive in our blog

As part of our taboo-busting series on sex and the menopause, Pelvic Relief Founder Eleanor Gardner and panellists discuss sex toys that can help women manage menopause symptoms such as painful sex, loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness, and allow them to get back to enjoying a happy and healthy sex life.

You can read more about the best sex toys and lubricants in our blog

As part of our taboo-busting series on sex and the menopause, Dr Clare explains the common gynaecological symptoms that menopausal women can experience, including vaginal dryness, vaginal itching, and painful sex.

You can read more about vaginal dryness here and in our blog

Find out what treatment options are available to help treat the common gynaecological symptoms experienced throughout the menopause transition, including vaginal dryness, itching and irritation.

You can read more about vaginal dryness here and in our blog

Registered Menopause Specialist and GP, Dr Clare Spencer, talks through the different types of HRT available and how to apply them.

You can read more about HRT here

In this conversation, Helen and Dr Clare – Registered Menopause Specialist ask and answer your HRT questions.

You can look at frequently asked HRT questions here

In this conversation, Helen and Dr Clare – Registered Menopause Specialist ask and answer your HRT questions.

You can look at frequently asked HRT questions here

We know how difficult dealing with lack of sleep can be, so Dr Clare has compiled her top sleep tips which you may find helpful.

You can read more about sleep issues and solutions here 

Introducing My Menopause Centre – we believe that knowledge is power and our website provides an abundance of free, evidence-based information and advice to help all women can take control of their menopause and thrive.

Helen Normoyle and Dr Clare Anderson are here in conversation with Suki Thompson, the Founder and CEO of Let’s Reset.