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Are GPs and Patients Missing the Menopause Link? A New Study Explores Mental Health Consultations in Perimenopause

At Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman Clinic, we are proud to share important new research led by our Clinical Lead, Dr Jo Burgin, alongside a team of three other medical professionals, exploring a crucial but often overlooked area of women’s health: the link between mental health and perimenopause in general practice consultations.

Is It Burnout or Perimenopause? How to Spot the Difference

Understanding the overlap and the key differences between stress burnout and hormonal change

How to Talk to Your GP About Menopause and Get the Support You Deserve

Empowering advice for making the most of your NHS appointment

Do I Need HRT? Breaking Down the Options Safely and Simply

A clear guide to understanding your menopause treatment choices hormonal and non-hormonal

The Midlife Health MOT: What Every Woman Needs to Know After 40

A guide to essential health checks, hormone balance, nutrition, and lifestyle at midlife

Embracing the Change: How Menopause Transforms Our Bodies and Our Style

Menopause is one of those things we don't always talk about openly, but it affects every woman at
some point. It marks the end of menstruation and the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. While
the changes can feel overwhelming at times, they can also be a powerful opportunity to redefine
how we see ourselves and how we express that through our style.

By Claire Causton, The Menopause Stylist

Skin Changes in Menopause: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What You Can Do About It

As hormones begin to shift in perimenopause and beyond, many women are surprised to notice changes in their skin sometimes subtle, sometimes frustratingly dramatic. From sudden dryness and dullness to acne and sensitivity, menopause skin changes are real, and they can have a major impact on confidence and comfort.

Endometriosis and Early Menopause: What New Research Reveals

A new international study has found that women with endometriosis are significantly more likely to experience early or surgical menopause — a finding that could have lasting implications for how the condition is managed and treated.

Embrace the Change: Helping Menopausal Women Thrive Through Fitness

Menopause isn’t the end of your vitality—it’s the beginning of a bold, powerful new phase. At JENergy, I’m here to help you feel strong, capable, and connected to your body through this transition and beyond.

How Two of the Biggest Women's Health Studies Held Us Back

For decades, women’s health has been underserved, underfunded, and misunderstood. Yet two of the most influential studies in the field — the Million Women Study (MWS) in the UK and the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) in the US were hailed as landmark contributions to science. They involved hundreds of thousands of women and were designed to clarify risks around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly in postmenopausal women.