Womankind

Hair loss is one of the more unexpected and distressing symptoms of perimenopause. You brush your hair and notice more strands left behind. Your ponytail feels thinner. Your parting looks wider. It’s frustrating, but most importantly, you’re not alone. Hair loss in midlife is incredibly common, and while it can be upsetting, there are steps you can take to support healthier hair growth and regain confidence.

When we think about menopause symptoms, hot flushes and night sweats usually come to mind. However, some of the changes we experience are more subtle and surprising, like a shift in our vision. For me, my changing eyesight was one of the first clues that my body was entering a new stage of life. At 45, I began noticing that text messages on my phone looked blurry. Having enjoyed perfect vision my whole life, I was surprised when my optician recommended reading glasses. Around

Unexplained weight gain is very common during perimenopause and can have a big emotional impact, we take a look at ways of managing it.