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Kidney disease and your menopause: what you need to know
Chronic kidney disease is a relatively common condition for women during and […]

Managing genitourinary syndrome of the menopause (GSM)
One of the most consistently identified predictors of impaired sexual health in […]

Why menopause is more than just a natural transition
Balance founder Dr Louise Newson responds to The Lancet series on menopause, […]

Your menopause resources
International Women’s Day is fast approaching, and this year’s theme is #InspireInclusion. […]

Menopause in ethnic communities
The importance of equal access to perimenopause and menopause care and education […]

How your background can affect your menopause
Women from disadvantaged social circumstances can face an earlier and more challenging […]

Eating disorders and menopause
Content advisory: this article includes themes of mental health and suicide Prevalence […]

Oestrogen-only patches: what is FemSeven Mono and how do I use it?
FemSeven Mono is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patch that contains the […]

Fezolinetant explained
What is fezolinetant? Fezolinetant – brand name Veoza – is a new […]

Thyroid health and the menopause
How hormonal imbalances can affect your thyroid The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped […]

Oestrogen-only patches: what is Evorel and how do I use it?
Evorel is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that relieves symptoms […]

Oestrogen-only patches: what is Estraderm and how do I use it?
Estraderm is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is delivered […]

Heart health, menopause and HRT FAQ
Menopause can throw up a lot of questions – here we get […]

Fit and active? How the menopause can affect you
If you’re used to regularly exercising, it can be disconcerting when perimenopausal […]

Your cervical screening still matters
Smear tests can be uncomfortable during the perimenopause and menopause but help […]