Understanding Menopause | Advice & Support | Mai Solas

Understanding What's Happening
to Your Body

When I 1st began learning about menopause, I found myself reading scientific papers, medical journals, and research studies. They were fascinating, but they were also incredibly technical.

At the same time, many websites explained menopause so simply that they left out the really interesting part - the science that helps us understand why we're feeling the way we do.

I realised there was a gap between those two worlds.

This library is my attempt to bridge that gap.

Every article you read here is based on current scientific understanding, but written in plain English. My aim isn't to overwhelm you with medical terminology or tell you what you should do. It's to help you understand what's happening inside your body, so you can feel less frightened, ask better questions and make informed decisions about your own health.

Because I've learned something over the years.

 

Understanding doesn't make menopause disappear.

But it can make it feel a whole lot less frightening.

01

Perimenopause

What is Perimenopause?

Understanding the years leading up to Menopause....

02

Menopause

What is Menopause?

Understanding life after your final menstrual period....

04

Symptoms & Signs

Why Am I feeling Like This?

Understanding the symptoms that can affect your body, mind and life.....

03

Postmenopause

What is Postmenopause?

Understanding life after your last mentrual cycle.....

05

Hormones Explained

Why Are My Hormones Changing?

Making sense of the hormones behind perimenopause and menopause....

06

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

How Can I Help Myself?

Practical Ways to Support Your Body & Mind During Perimenopause & Menopause....

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