When it comes to sleep, women often draw the short straw. Not only are we more prone to insomnia and disrupted sleep than men, but certain life stages, particularly menopause and the menopause transition (perimenopause), can make sleep even more elusive. For many, difficulties begin in the early 40s and peak shortly after menopause. As sleep quality declines, other menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes, anxiety, and mood swings, often intensify.

When you hit menopause, your body goes through some significant changes.

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A ground breaking study from Monash University, Australia featured in The Guardian this week is finally challenging outdated assumptions about perimenopause and we couldn’t be more relieved.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