HRT Explained: By DR Saleem Khan Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS,DOWH,MRCOG, Dip Psy-sextherapy, FRCOG HRT Explained: Benefits, Risks and Common Myths If you’ve been struggling with hot flushes, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, or low energy during perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably come across the term HRT. For some women, Hormone Replacement Therapy can be life-changing. For […]

Sleep Problems and Night Sweats During Perimenopause By DR Saleem Khan Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS,DOWH,MRCOG, Dip Psy-sextherapy, FRCOG How to Improve Rest Naturally You finally get into bed after a busy day. A few hours later, you’re wide awake. It’s 3 am. Your mind is racing. You’re too hot, you’ve kicked off the duvet, and despite […]

Anxiety and Low Mood During Perimenopause By DR Saleem Khan Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS,DOWH,MRCOG, Dip Psy-sextherapy, FRCOG Why It Happens and What Helps Many women expect hot flushes and irregular periods during perimenopause. What often comes as a surprise is the emotional impact. You may suddenly find yourself feeling: More anxious than usual Easily overwhelmed Irritable […]

Weight Gain in Perimenopause: Why It Happens and What Helps By DR Saleem Khan Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS,DOWH,MRCOG, Dip Psy-sextherapy, FRCOG Many women tell the same story: “I’m eating the same way I always have, but suddenly I’m gaining weight.” “Most of it seems to be around my stomach.” “What worked in my 30s doesn’t seem […]

Brain Fog and Memory Changes During Perimenopause: Why You Feel Forgetful and What Helps By DR Saleem Khan Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS,DOWH,MRCOG, Dip Psy-sextherapy, FRCOG Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Lost your train of thought mid-conversation? Forgotten a name, appointment, or password that should have been easy to […]

Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference? By DR Saleem Khan Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS,DOWH,MRCOG, Dip Psy-sextherapy, FRCOG Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference? If you’ve started experiencing irregular periods, mood swings, poor sleep, brain fog, or hot flushes, you may be wondering: “Am I in perimenopause or menopause?” It’s one of the most common questions women […]