Menopause is the moment 12 months after we haven't had a period. Perimenopause, meanwhile, is the time when our body is making the transition to menopause, often accompanied by physical and emotional symptoms. 

When you've just finished your period, and entering your spring / follicular phase, your oestrogen and testosterone levels (two of our reproductive hormones) will begin to rise. This often leads to us feeling more energised as well. 

• having an abortion is not shameful 

• having an abortion does not mean you did something silly

• having an abortion is not her fault

• having an abortion tough, and we should receive support during it 

I had a lot planned, and sometimes it's hard to take a step back. I had to give myself a reminder on period self-care tips, because after all this is our phase for rest and recuperation and often the difficult phase.

Egg-freezing breaks social norms. It gives women the opportunity to delay their fertility, although it should be noted that there is a 40% success rate once embryo has been transferred (according to the latest research)

Our hormones impact our mental health. 

Our mental health impacts our hormones. 

Hormones drive our menstrual cycle. 
So let's talk about mental health and the menstrual cycle. 

So there’s many different symptoms you may be experiencing. Some include painful periods, to the point that it stops you doing your normal activities.