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The Essentials
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What is the perimenopause? A quick guide
Think you might be perimenopausal and looking for a simple explanation?
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What is the menopause? A quick guide
Think you might be menopausal and looking for a simple explanation of menopause?
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I’m new here
Wondering where to start? Read me!
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The power of 3: how oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone work
Hormones are chemical messengers found throughout your body, telling it what to […]
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Am I too young to be menopausal?
Menopause demystified: looking at the science behind common menopause questions It’s a […]
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The importance of testosterone for women
What happens to this hormone during menopause and how it can affect […]
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My story: early surgical menopause
Erin Dean experienced a surgical menopause aged 41 after having her ovaries […]
Symptoms explained
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10 surprising menopause symptoms
Learn about all about lesser-known menopause symptoms
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Heavy periods during the perimenopause: what you need to know
Practical advice on managing heavy periods
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Hair loss: is the menopause to blame?
How to tackle thinning hair and restore hair health By the time […]
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UTIs and menopause: what’s the link?
From self-help measures to vaginal oestrogen, how to manage UTIs during the […]
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Do you really need a menopause moisturiser?
Dr Sajjad Rajpar, consultant dermatologist Until recently, menopause was a word that […]
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Oral health and the menopause
Experiencing problems with your teeth or gums? Discover how your hormones can […]
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Heart palpitations and menopause: what you need to know
Understand the triggers and how to get help An increasing awareness of […]
All about HRT
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HRT doses explained
What you need to know about hormone replacement during the perimenopause and […]
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How to talk to your doctor about HRT – and get results
A 6 step plan to making the most out of your appointment
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What to expect when you start HRT
It’s useful to know what to expect when you start HRT, so […]
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Body identical hormones
Body identical HRT: balance’s guide on what you need to know What […]
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HRT supply: what should I do if I can’t get my usual prescription?
balance’s guide on what to do in the event of HRT supply […]
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Can HRT reduce your risk of dementia?
Many of us worry about dementia, particularly if there is someone in […]
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Help – I’ve forgotten to take my HRT!
Our guide on what to do if you are running low or […]
Nutrition & Exercise
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Exercising during the perimenopause and menopause
How to keep fit and feel good
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7 foods to eat more of during the menopause
Here's some foods to fill your plate with
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How the Mediterranean diet can help menopausal symptoms
What you eat now can affect everything from hot flushes to your […]
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Get stronger during the menopause
Increasing your strength will improve your health and future quality of life […]
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Help – I’m heading for the menopause and I can’t control my weight!
This article has been written by Sally Norton, a UK-based medical doctor […]
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Lifestyle for healthy bones
How to keep your bones strong during the menopause Our bones are […]
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Can you exercise your way to better sleep?
During the perimenopause and beyond, sleep can become a struggle but there […]
Mental health & Wellbeing
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Menopause and mental health: resources you can use 365 days of the year
How to safeguard your mental health during the menopause
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PMS, PMDD and the menopause
Why PMS and PMDD can worsen during the perimenopause
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Why is the menopause so stressful?
While getting the right diagnosis and treatment can be tough, managing the […]
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HRT or antidepressants for low mood? [Video]
In this video, Dr Rebecca Lewis discusses whether HRT or antidepressants would […]
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Loneliness and the menopause
In what can be a tumultuous time, many of us can feel […]
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Does mindfulness help with menopause?
Menopause demystified: looking at the science behind common menopause questions Mindfulness is […]
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My story: Mental health, HRT and Me
Sometimes, changes to your mental health are one of the first signs […]
Sex & Relationships
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Emotionally supporting each other through the menopause
How to help restore and build your relationship when everything’s topsy-turvy
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How does menopause affect my sex drive?
The science behind why menopause impacts your libido
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Can I still get pregnant in the perimenopause?
We take a look at fertility during the perimenopause One of the […]
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Contraception during the menopause and perimenopause
How to choose the type that best suits you Although pregnancy is […]
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Safe sex and the menopause: your questions answered
Advice on contraception and preventing STIs The perimenopause and menopause can be […]
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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder: what you need to know
If your libido disappears, there are steps you can take to regain […]
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Menopausal and getting divorced? How to make your split as smooth as possible
Why mediation and other alternative dispute resolutions can save time, money and […]
Real life experiences
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My story: hormones affect everything!
Read about how Adele discovered her hormones were impacting her health
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Endometriosis: I went through a medical menopause at 24
Emily Griffiths shares her story of endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause
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My story: ‘I was at rock bottom – now I support others through their menopause’
Rowan shares her experiences of menopause-related anxiety, UTIs and heart palpitations Rowan […]
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My story: internal tremors and the menopause
An anonymous account of this little-known symptom ‘I’d experienced perimenopausal symptoms such […]
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My story: menopause and taking my employer to tribunal
In September 2023, Karen Farquharson, 49, was awarded just over £37,000 after […]
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My story: menopause while living with disabilities
How to advocate for yourself during healthcare appointments NHS nurse Laura’s Bibby’s […]
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My story: going through perimenopause as a carer
Tova Gillespie is a 46-year-old single mum to Alice and Elin, who […]
How we can help
We aim to offer everything you need during your perimenopausal or menopausal journey. Whether you’re simply looking for evidence based information, need a way of tracking your symptoms, or if you’re looking to book a consultation, you can find it here.
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1 in 4
Women will experience debilitating menopause symptoms
Yet 77%
Of those women do not realise these are linked to the menopause
Leaving 9%
Attending more than 10 appointments before reaching a diagnosis or receiving any treatment, by which time lives, careers and families are suffering needlessly
A note from our founder
Women, and trans and non-binary people, have been suffering with the menopause hormone deficiency for decades and it’s time to put this right. There is safe, low-cost, effective treatment available, and everybody should know about this and have access to it, should they wish.
I am passionate about providing evidenced-based information so it is very important to me that all the content provided remains independent. Everything throughout the balance ecosystem is written by myself or my committed team; no pharmaceutical companies or similar have any input on our work.
Dr Louise Newson
BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MRCP FRCGP GP and Menopause Specialist
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