Credible, reliable information about women's health
In this section, we've pulled together some of the latest research and evidence available on women's health - in particular on hormones, perimenopause, menopause, HRT and Breast Cancer.
Our goal is that you can use these resources to boost your own knowledge and delve deeper into the facts to help you make the right choices and decisions for your own health.
To read more about the latest research and evidence on perimenopause and menopause, please head over to our ‘Further Reading and Resources Page’.
We have interviewed two of the world's leading experts on Breast Cancer, HRT and Menopause to reassure and support women in their decision-making processes.
Doctor Avrum Bluming is a Medical Oncologist, haematologist, Master of the American College of Physicians, Emeritus Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California and a former senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute.
He is also one of the authors of the best-selling book, ‘Oestrogen Matters’
Explore Dr Bluming's research in this article: HRT benefits & risks with Dr Avrum Bluming
Professor Michael Baum, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and visiting Professor of Medical Humanities, University College London (UCL) - A British surgical oncologist who specialises in breast cancer treatment.
He is also known for his contributions to the evaluation and support of patient quality of life & has been a Professor of Surgery at Kings College London & the Royal Marsden Hospital.
In 2007, he received the St Gallen lifetime achievement award for the treatment of breast cancer. He is also the author of ‘The History and Mystery of Breast Cancer’, ‘Breast Cancer - a guide for every woman’, ‘Breast Beating’ & ‘Breast Cancer - The Facts’.
Here are some of the articles that Professor Baum has written for The Latte Lounge:
Around 42% of working women consider leaving their workplaces due to menopause.
You might have to do things for yourself to make you more comfortable, but other times, you should be able to rely on your workplace.
Menopause carries a wave of various symptoms, ranging from hot flushes to night sweats and sleep problems.
One that's not widely talked about is heart palpitations. It catches people off guard and may be immediately associated with heart disease, causing a higher degree of anxiety.
A new poll by The Midlife Festival and The Latte Lounge has found that the so-called ‘sandwich generation’ lifestyle is leaving the majority of women over 40-years-old with little time for their own self-care and wellbeing.
Are you considering if HRT in the UK is the right choice for you? With numerous treatment options available for the perimenopause and menopause, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.
Keep reading for our guide on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), a treatment that can help to alleviate menopause symptoms and improve your overall quality of life.
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The perimenopause brings with it many physical symptoms. As your oestrogen levels drop, you stop menstruating, and you may experience mood shifts, dry skin or changes in weight. While these signs vary for each of us, a common complaint among those going through menopause is leg pain and muscle tension.
We deep dive on one unpleasant menopause symptom that often gets overlooked – dry, itchy skin.
This discomforting symptom is associated with decreasing oestrogen levels in the body.
Read how oestrogen impacts skin health and how you can help your itchy skin during menopause.
How can you deal with the skin sensitivity that comes with menopause?
What can you do to alleviate menopause-induced breast sensitivity, soreness and tenderness?
How to keep cool during a hot flush?
Why are these changes happening in the first place?
You probably have a lot of questions. We discuss these and more in this brief guide on breast sensitivity: menopause edition.
Find a menopause specialist, download our symptom checker, tips on preparing for your GP visit and so much more.
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