Menopause and Sagging: A Light-Hearted Look at Bodies That Won’t Behave

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As women get older, we experience some significant changes in our bodies.  Welcome to my lighter blog about women and menopause, where we’ll talk about the bits of body sagging and drooping as we get older that I’m personally noticing. Now don’t get me wrong, there are serious issues around menopause symptoms and affects that […]

Weight A Minute – It’s Time to Face It

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I’ve never had to diet properly before but the menopause has changed all that. Preparing for an event recently I was trying on outfits to see which I wanted to wear. With growing horror, I realised that none of them were fitting properly. Either I couldn’t get the zip to close, or the garment was […]

My Close Encounter with a Nervous Breakdown

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It all started a few months ago when I was diagnosed with high blood pressure.  I’ve always had normal blood pressure and put the recent heightened levels down to the move from England to Wales during lockdown.  Whatever the cause my new GP was alarmed when it showed no signs of improving and prescribed medication […]

The Menopause at Work

Hands up anyone who had the menopause explained to them properly.  No, me neither.  Did anyone warn you how much it would affect you in the workplace?  Nope, me neither. Do you tend to keep quiet about it or find people smirk if you mention it? I do. The menopause can affect men as well […]