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I see you there, contemplating the ceiling fan and about ready to sell your soul in order to get to sleep tonight.

Is there anything more frustrating than not being able to fall asleep, especially af...

Have you noticed at this time of year that you have precisely zero energy and drive to get anything done? Low motivation is a common symptom at this time of the year, and for good reason. There are se...

Are you exhausted – like, all the damn time? Low energy levels from time to time is one thing, but when it’s your permanent state, we need to look at why.

There are countless potential factors that c...

Are hot flushes ruining your day (or your night?) You’re in good company – around 75% of women will experience hot flashes during perimenopause. For some, they can linger for months or even years afte...

Has your doctor suggested using the Pill for perimenopause management and contraception? While it’s amazing that women have more options (and legal ones at that!) for preventing pregnancy and balancin...

Hands up if you’ve tried a diet (or 50), lost a little bit of weight, and then it all piled right back on? Or maybe you didn’t even get to the point of losing kilos because the diet was impossible? If...

Got that burning sensation in your chest again? Find yourself reaching for the Mylanta or Gaviscon a little too frequently? Reflux can occur at any age, but it’s more common for women once perimenopau...

Ever unbuttoned your pants the second you were out of public view and wondered ‘why am I bloated all the time?’ There are plenty of potential factors that can increase your tendency to bloat, and thes...

You know how as soon as you hit your 40s, weight loss becomes a thing of the past? Even when you do all the right things, it just won’t budge! One of the biggest reasons for this is the combination of...

Can’t seem to shift your symptoms, no matter what you do? One of the top factors behind the stubborn symptoms of perimenopause is insulin resistance.

Let’s take a dive into what insulin resistance in...

Do you find your moods, energy and perimenopausal symptoms fluctuate wildly? Welcome to the oestrogen rollercoaster – aka the nightmare ride that many get stuck on when transitioning to menopause.

Un...

Unlike women, men don’t experience a complete decline in sex hormones. But there is a lesser-known syndrome known as andropause – when a man experiences a decline in testosterone and develops symptoms...