Menopause Nurse Memo's

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast. Contraception during perimenopause & menopause this podcast is talking about a stage of life that many women enter with questions, confusion, and often very little clear guidance — perimenopause and menopause. For many, this transition can bring a combination of changing hormones, unpredictable cycles, heavy menstrual bleeding, mood changes, sleep disru...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast, where we explore Hormone Replacement Therapy — often known as HRT — and the choices available to women during perimenopause and menopause. For many women, navigating menopause can feel confusing and overwhelming. Alongside symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety, poor sleep, brain fog, low mood, and joint aches, many are faced with trying to und...

Send us Fan Mail For many women, this stage of life can bring unexpected emotional and psychological changes alongside the physical symptoms. Anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, poor sleep, loss of confidence, brain fog, irritability, and feeling “not quite yourself” are incredibly common — yet so many women suffer in silence or feel misunderstood. This podcast is here to change that conversation. Toget...

Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause and menopause are often discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but their impact reaches far beyond the individual. Fluctuating hormones can influence mood, energy, confidence, sleep, and cognition—changes that inevitably shape how someone relates to the people around them. Partners may struggle to understand sudden shifts in emotions or intimacy, friendships can fe...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast brings you an eye-opening conversation that affects millions of women—yet is still too often misunderstood or overlooked in professional settings: the impact of perimenopause and menopause in the workplace. In this episode, you’ll hear real, honest discussion about what it’s like to navigate symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and brain fog while...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of brain fog — that frustrating sense of mental cloudiness, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating that so many women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Our guest experts unpack what’s really happening in the brain during this stage of life. They explain how hormonal changes, particularly fluctuations in oes...

Send us Fan Mail Many women notice new or worsening joint and muscle pain as they move through perimenopause and menopause — but it’s not just “wear and tear.” Hormonal changes, especially the decline in oestrogen, can affect connective tissue, muscle recovery, and inflammation, leading to stiffness, soreness, or fatigue that can impact everyday life. In this episode, we explore why these changes...

Send us Fan Mail Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats,...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve found yourself suddenly gaining weight—especially around the belly—despite eating the same and exercising as you always have, you’re not alone. During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience shifts in hormones that can make fat storage, metabolism, and body composition feel like they’re working against them. But here’s the good news: this isn’t about “just get...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with vaginal dryness, painful sex, or constant trips to the bathroom during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to suffer in silence. In our latest episode of Menopause Nurse Memo's, we break down why these changes happen as oestrogen levels decline, how they impact your daily life and relationships, and—most importantly—what you can do...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode Title: Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause Menopause isn’t just a single moment in time—it’s a natural transition that every woman experiences, and yet it’s often misunderstood or rarely talked about. In this episode, we break down what perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause) and menopause (the point when menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecuti...

Send us Fan Mail Hot flushes and night sweats can be overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes isolating—but you don’t have to go through them alone. This podcast dives deep into the science, stories, and solutions behind these common experiences, often linked to menopause, hormonal changes, and other health conditions. Each episode features candid conversations with medical experts, real-life stori...

Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause and menopause are often spoken about in terms of hot flushes, night sweats, and hormonal changes—but the mental health side of this transition is just as important. During this stage of life, fluctuating hormones can bring mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and even depression. At the same time, many women are navigating major life shifts—caring for...