Srdjan Ilic 
Malcolm McLaren’s “Buffalo Gals” has been echoing in my head recently, especially the part about scratching leading to itchiness. Fortunately, I’ve managed to keep my menopausal itchy skin in check with various creams and hormone replacement therapy. However, dealing with an itchy scalp has been a different story, as heavy creams are not an option … Read more
“Oestrogel and the Mirena Coil” does have the ring of a sci-fi superhero blockbuster, perhaps with Chris Hemsworth leading the charge – or maybe that’s just my imagination running wild. Yet, nearly three months post-coil insertion, I’m cautiously optimistic that this might just be the HRT superhero duo I’ve been searching for. The journey hasn’t … Read more
Many women feel tetchy and irritable before their periods, but for some, progesterone sensitivity can make it far worse. Progesterone sensitivity wasn’t something I had heard of until late last year, even though it seems I’ve had just about all my menstruating life. And it was during a phone call with menopause expert Peter Greenhouse in February … Read more
One of the best things about menopause (yes, there are more than one) is the end of your periods. But bleeding has been a major part of my menopause journey this year and it’s lead to a worrying couple of months. It began with a GP appointment. It had been almost six months since I’d been … Read more
Indiana Jones come and get me because I think I’ve found my holy grail and its name is oestrogen gel and utrogestan and utrogestan. (Okay, that’s two names, but you get my drift…) It’s been almost three years since I was first put on HRT. Three long years of traipsing back and forth to the … Read more
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a complex condition that’s not well understood, even less so when it comes to its connection with menopause. Despite the lack of comprehensive understanding, many women seek and share advice on how to manage RLS, especially during menopause. However, it’s important to recognize that there’s no universal solution for RLS; … Read more
January traditionally heralded the season for holiday promotions, and how I yearn for an exotic getaway currently. However, with Covid-19 lingering, such dreams may have to wait, leading me to seek adventures in skincare with Tropic Skincare instead. Truth be told, Tropic was off my radar until a conversation with Michelle Buchan about skincare during … Read more