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The gloom of a menopausal mood slump can strike out of nowhere. Here at #MPoweredWomen HQ, we do everything that @menopause_doctor and @drstephaniegoodwin tell us when it comes to medication, exercise and nutrition, but we still have a Very Bad Day from time to time. Today is one of those days. We’ve woken up with unexplained feelings of foreboding, and we can’t quite shake them. So this glorious autumnal image is here just because it cheers us up. Because it reminds us that whilst our hormones can sometimes behave like sullen teenagers, there are moments of joy all around us if we bother to look for them. Ok, we sound like a bad greetings card, but you know what we mean! This tree! Gorgeous. Midlife chucks many challenges our way, and some days we feel more resilient than others. So today, we will stare at autumnal leaves, enjoy the crispy weather and remind ourselves that this mood will pass. It always does. Onwards and upwards, ladies, we’re all in this together.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen

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90% of women who could benefit from HRT are not taking it. Does that group include you? With so much misinformation and scaremongering about HRT, it’s no surprise that only 10% of menopausal women in the UK have gone the HRT route. Of course, many make a personal, informed decision not to, but others are put off by the myths, or let down by a GP who doesn’t know all the facts. And then there’s the whole issue of expensive, privately-prescribed, “compounded” bio-identical HRT. We have spoken to many women who have paid a small fortune to a private clinic, for a lozenge or cream that they say is uniquely “compounded” for them and therefore better than the NHS alternative. It’s not. “Many cosmetic and other types of private clinics in the UK and worldwide are offering these hormones to women, often costing vast sums of money,” writes @menopause_doctor for the @royalcollegeofgps journal, the BJGP. “Compounded bioidentical HRT is not subject to any quality control as it comes under a supplement. They often do not have properly enforced standards of good manufacturing, quality controls, and monitoring, as regulated hormones do.” Fact is, the NHS is letting women down and causing many to resort to expensive, private consultations, but if you can get to a GP who knows their stuff, the NHS will provide the “Rolls Royce of HRT” according to @menopause_doctor. She discusses the truth about expensive, bio-identical HRT in the Medical section of the site, link in site. Information is power.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen

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Does it sometimes feel as if midlife has sucked all the moisture out of your skin? Not only are you feeling knackered a lot of the time, but your face is pretty parched. Not a good combination. Your hair can also feel dry and brittle, too. It’s a beauty disaster - and no surprise that your hormones are to blame. Of course they are. Dropping oestrogen levels trigger a drop in collagen, leaving your complexion feeling tired and less plumped. All of this is made worse by central heating, which dries out the air and adds to the whole dilemma. All the usual suspects like good diet and plenty of hydration (no, wine doesn’t count) will help, but if you need a bit of extra oomph, you might want to try a face or hair mask. We are big fans. A great mask will add a wallop of concentrated moisture to where it’s needed most, and is a lovely ritual for when you need a bit of pampering and me-time. We’ve rounded up the best eight masks, from £14 up to £199, in the Beauty section of the site. Link in bio. All you have to do is apply, sit back, and wait.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen
#beauty
#beautytips
#beautycare
#dryskin
#dryhair

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What an honour for #mpoweredwomen to appear on @menopause_doctor’s podcast. It’s our #desertislanddiscs moment! (Had Dr Louise asked for our luxury item for midlife, it would have been an endless supply of @tonyschocolonely_uk_ire, but we digress.) We chat about breaking taboos, pro-ageing, HRT and why midlife is a brilliant time to be a woman. We also discover a few things that we didn’t know, including,if you are over 45, your GP does not need to give you a blood test to prescribe HRT. Your symptoms are enough for a diagnosis. “The NICE guidelines show that women over the age of 45 do not need a blood test to diagnose the menopause and perimenopause,” Louise tells us. “A staggering £9.2million a year is wasted by these blood tests. Although women might find them useful, we could build some really good NHS menopause clinics with that money.” You can find a link to the podcast in the Resources section of @menopause_doctor’s site, along with many other podcast conversations, including a brilliant one with @lizearleme. And you’ll find lots of Dr Louise’s articles for #mpoweredwomen in the Medical section of the our site, link in bio.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
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The gloom of a menopausal mood slump can strike out of nowhere. Here at #MPoweredWomen HQ, we do everything that @menopause_doctor and @drstephaniegoodwin tell us when it comes to medication, exercise and nutrition, but we still have a Very Bad Day from time to time. Today is one of those days. We’ve woken up with unexplained feelings of foreboding, and we can’t quite shake them. So this glorious autumnal image is here just because it cheers us up. Because it reminds us that whilst our hormones can sometimes behave like sullen teenagers, there are moments of joy all around us if we bother to look for them. Ok, we sound like a bad greetings card, but you know what we mean! This tree! Gorgeous. Midlife chucks many challenges our way, and some days we feel more resilient than others. So today, we will stare at autumnal leaves, enjoy the crispy weather and remind ourselves that this mood will pass. It always does. Onwards and upwards, ladies, we’re all in this together.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen

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90% of women who could benefit from HRT are not taking it. Does that group include you? With so much misinformation and scaremongering about HRT, it’s no surprise that only 10% of menopausal women in the UK have gone the HRT route. Of course, many make a personal, informed decision not to, but others are put off by the myths, or let down by a GP who doesn’t know all the facts. And then there’s the whole issue of expensive, privately-prescribed, “compounded” bio-identical HRT. We have spoken to many women who have paid a small fortune to a private clinic, for a lozenge or cream that they say is uniquely “compounded” for them and therefore better than the NHS alternative. It’s not. “Many cosmetic and other types of private clinics in the UK and worldwide are offering these hormones to women, often costing vast sums of money,” writes @menopause_doctor for the @royalcollegeofgps journal, the BJGP. “Compounded bioidentical HRT is not subject to any quality control as it comes under a supplement. They often do not have properly enforced standards of good manufacturing, quality controls, and monitoring, as regulated hormones do.” Fact is, the NHS is letting women down and causing many to resort to expensive, private consultations, but if you can get to a GP who knows their stuff, the NHS will provide the “Rolls Royce of HRT” according to @menopause_doctor. She discusses the truth about expensive, bio-identical HRT in the Medical section of the site, link in site. Information is power.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen

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Does it sometimes feel as if midlife has sucked all the moisture out of your skin? Not only are you feeling knackered a lot of the time, but your face is pretty parched. Not a good combination. Your hair can also feel dry and brittle, too. It’s a beauty disaster - and no surprise that your hormones are to blame. Of course they are. Dropping oestrogen levels trigger a drop in collagen, leaving your complexion feeling tired and less plumped. All of this is made worse by central heating, which dries out the air and adds to the whole dilemma. All the usual suspects like good diet and plenty of hydration (no, wine doesn’t count) will help, but if you need a bit of extra oomph, you might want to try a face or hair mask. We are big fans. A great mask will add a wallop of concentrated moisture to where it’s needed most, and is a lovely ritual for when you need a bit of pampering and me-time. We’ve rounded up the best eight masks, from £14 up to £199, in the Beauty section of the site. Link in bio. All you have to do is apply, sit back, and wait.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen
#beauty
#beautytips
#beautycare
#dryskin
#dryhair

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What an honour for #mpoweredwomen to appear on @menopause_doctor’s podcast. It’s our #desertislanddiscs moment! (Had Dr Louise asked for our luxury item for midlife, it would have been an endless supply of @tonyschocolonely_uk_ire, but we digress.) We chat about breaking taboos, pro-ageing, HRT and why midlife is a brilliant time to be a woman. We also discover a few things that we didn’t know, including,if you are over 45, your GP does not need to give you a blood test to prescribe HRT. Your symptoms are enough for a diagnosis. “The NICE guidelines show that women over the age of 45 do not need a blood test to diagnose the menopause and perimenopause,” Louise tells us. “A staggering £9.2million a year is wasted by these blood tests. Although women might find them useful, we could build some really good NHS menopause clinics with that money.” You can find a link to the podcast in the Resources section of @menopause_doctor’s site, along with many other podcast conversations, including a brilliant one with @lizearleme. And you’ll find lots of Dr Louise’s articles for #mpoweredwomen in the Medical section of the our site, link in bio.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen

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Getting cosy is one of the upsides of this time of year. It’s true that we sometimes feel a bit overheated for some of our favourite jumpers - especially those of us on a London Tube commute #midlife #baking - but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy what the Danish call ‘hygge’ (or “hoo-ga” if you want to say it out loud). Hygge is all about cozy contentment, and it’s a brilliant way to embrace the dark nights and chilly days. Don’t fight it, ‘hygge’ it. That might mean layering up your sofa with a couple of blankets and settling in for an evening of reading and TV. Or channelling your inner domestic goddess with some cooking and baking (check out @nigellalawson’s new @foodim for inspiration). Best of all though, is a long, hot bath, scented with something that will relax you and help you sleep. We are currently addicted to @neomorganics Perfect Night’s Sleep Bath Oil, £40. You only need a couple of drops, and your bath is transformed. We’ve rounded up the best relaxing bath products out there, in the Beauty section of the site. Link in bio. In the meantime, what are your thoughts on mulled wine? Too early? (Asking for a friend…)
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen
#hygge
#hyggehome

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It’s a happy day here at #mpoweredwomen HQ when we get a message like this one. One of our biggest motivations is to spread evidence-based knowledge about menopause and perimenopause, and ensure that no woman enters her midlife years ignorant about the mind and body challenges possibly coming her way. So it’s wonderful to hear from the community, and know that our message is getting through. We all need to keep spreading the word. For too many of us, these years can arrive with a bit of a bump. As #mpoweredwomen’s co-founder Saska Graville admits in her Menopause & Me Q&A, despite a career in women’s magazines, she was clueless about perimenopause symptoms. She should have known better, but she didn’t. It’s a message we hear a lot from the women we interview. So here’s to our ‘fabulous community’ - we couldn’t do what we do without all of you. And a special shout out to our brilliant medical and wellbeing experts - @menopause_doctor, @drstephaniegoodwin, @theharperclinic, @dianedanzebrink, @emma.bardwell, @brigidmoss and @lifesrosie. And to everyone who comments, shares, asks #hot&bothered questions, you are all helping the rest of us understand these years better - and power through them. Because midlife is a brilliant place to be - once you’ve dealt with the niggles. You can read all the Menopause & Me stories in the Women section of the site, link in bio.
#menopause
#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
#mpoweredwomen

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Did you read today’s news that the gender pay gap gets even wider for 50-something women? No s***, Sherlock! It makes Harriet Harman’s words more relevant than ever. Harman, who is campaigning to be the next Speaker of the House of Commons, is our country’s longest serving female MP, with nearly 40 years of putting up with the male-dominated shenanigans at Westminster. “There are a lot of women who stepped back when their kids were younger and they’re now ready to step back up, but find that, too often, people think: ‘Oh, now you’re past it,’” she tells @gabyhinsliff in today’s @guardian. As she says, it’s an issue that men never have to face. Ditto the pay gap.
Today’s figures from the Office of National Statistics show that the average salary for a woman in her 50s, working full time, is about 28% lower than for a man of the same age. That compares to a near zero pay gap for 18-39 year olds working full time. The widening gulf after 39 coincides with the decades of our 40s and 50s, when many women switch to part time work to juggle the needs of parenting and working. And just when they’re through that, on comes menopause, and its many curveballs, resulting in many women either leaving work altogether, or cutting back their hours.
Even more reason for workplaces to understand the issues that midlife women are dealing with. We don’t want a separate workplace policy but we do need empathy and understanding - as with any other workplace health issue. Here at #mpoweredwomen, we’ll keep campaigning for that. In the meantime, Harman, now 69, is our role model, with her ambition and work ethic undimmed by her age. Our next Speaker? We hope so.
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#perimenopause
#menopauserelief
#menopausal
#menopausehealth
#menopausesupport
#menopausesymptoms
#midlife
#womensupportingwomen
#selfcare
#wellbeing
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