Below are some useful tips and insights from the team here at Bristol Menopause, acknowledged industry experts and trusted advisors, which will hopefully trigger some thoughts or ideas. 

When we think about menopause, bone health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But declining oestrogen levels can accelerate bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis especially in women over 50.

If you work night shifts or irregular hours and you’re going through menopause, you might be feeling doubly exhausted. Hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes and poor sleep are difficult at the best of times and even more challenging when your body clock is constantly shifting

Have you noticed your skin changing as you approach midlife? Perhaps it's feeling drier, more sensitive, or less firm than it used to. These changes are common in the menopausal years due to declining oestrogen levels, but the good news is there are effective ways to care for your skin.

A ground breaking study from Monash University, Australia featured in The Guardian this week is finally challenging outdated assumptions about perimenopause and we couldn’t be more relieved.

Migraines are more than just headaches for many women, they can become an unrelenting burden that intensifies during the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Yet, the connection between hormonal changes and migraine is often under-acknowledged.

At ENDO 2025 in San Francisco, an important study was presented exploring the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on weight loss in postmenopausal women taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro), a medication licensed for the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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.

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

Empowering advice for making the most of your NHS appointment

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