Category Archives: Menopause

Blog posts and articles from Chantry Health about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and the menopause.

Menopause Mood Swings – A Case Study

Menopause mood swings can be one of many challenging symptoms women face at this time in their lives. Find out how taking a natural health approach helped Jane. Can Homeopathy & Hypnotherapy Help with Menopause Mood Swings? Support with Menopause Mood Swings Women see me for all sorts of different reasons around menopause. Sometimes it Read More

Menopause – a Positive Conversation in Lewes!

Many menopausal conversations tend to focus on the negatives. Or we find that people don’t want to talk about it at all! How refreshing to have a positive conversation about menopause in East Sussex at The Depot Cinema in Lewes. Read more to enjoy some of the positives of menopause! Space for a Positive Conversation Read More

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Menopause Doesn’t Need to be a Horror Story

More women are sharing their stories about menopause. Mood swings, depression, lethargy, raging hot flushes and night sweats amongst the horrors. A catalogue of inevitable disasters? Read more about it in my latest post Menopause Doesn’t Need to be a Horror Story. Will Your Menopause be a Horror Story? Menopause Horror Stories Here, There & Read More

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Menopause Workshops in Lewes

Menopause is an area that women often know little about until they are in the zone. Even then it can be hard to find genuinely positive and supportive information. It can be incredibly helpful to find out more about what is happening at this point in our lives. How to support ourselves through and beyond Read More

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Advantages of Early Menopause

There are many reasons why women might experience an early menopause. Depending upon their situation there may be a number of challenges, but also some advantages of early menopause. Are there any Advantages of Early Menopause? What is an Early Menopause? Some women might experience their menopause earlier than the average age. In the UK Read More

Insights into PMS Hormonal Imbalance

Many women experience the monthly challenge of PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome). Their symptoms vary and for some they can be severe. In this post I explore how to gain insights and support for PMS hormonal imbalance. What is PMS? Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects a great many women and if you are reading this, the chances are Read More

Bioidentical HRT

Bioidentical HRT – 5 questions to ask

Many women are understandably concerned about standard HRT, and now bioidentical HRT is available for those who can afford it. Here I consider the 5 crucial questions you need to ask if you are considering bioidentical HRT. Bioidentical HRT – the 5 key questions you need to ask 1. What is Bioidentical HRT? Bioidentical hormones Read More

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Journey Through the Menopause

Many women are familiar with the physical symptoms and challenges of menopause, but what of the emotional and personal journey that women undertake at this time. I offer a framework which aims to provide insight and support at this time as women undertake their very own journey through the menopause. What is so special about Read More

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HRT and Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

Years ago when HRT was launched, alongside the potential for symptomatic relief, we were sold HRT as being “good for protecting you against osteoporosis”. Still today, in practice I find patients afraid of taking HRT because of the side-effects and afraid not to in terms of their long term bone health. In this post I Read More

HRT – the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Whether through a surgical or pharmaceutical intervention, or the march of mother time, menopause is a life stage that can present many challenges for women. And the apparent choice women are so often are presented with at menopause is to take HRT or suffer. HRT – What You Need to Know Before You Decide Menopause Read More