Pregnancy is the time when a baby is conceived and develops inside a woman’s body. On the other hand, menopause signals the end of a woman’s fertility. The woman no longer ovulates or has menstrual periods. Despite being polar opposites, pregnancy and menopause present several concerns that are very similar, specifically in relation to how … Read more
Some of the most common symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are probably familiar to many women over 50. But you may have noticed a new kind of change in your face and/or body – and that is the loss of elasticity in your skin. While sagging skin is common … Read more
Estrogen is a powerful hormone with many different functions. One of its most important functions is stimulating oil production in the skin, which helps the skin cells stay plump, moisturised and youthful looking. However, during menopause, estrogen levels fluctuate and eventually drop. This slows sebum production and accelerates collagen breakdown in your skin. The result … Read more
Menopause is generally (and wrongly) seen as something that happens to “women of a certain age”, causing them to constantly open the window to cool down or fan themselves with whatever is at hand. But it’s precisely this kind of simplistic view that’s led to menopause (which affects millions of women in the UK) not … Read more
Why does skin age so quickly after menopause, and what does that mean for your skin health? Is there a way to restore that youthful glow, or is it gone forever? In this series about menopausal skin, we address all the skin changes that occur during menopause and offer a wide range of solutions tailored … Read more
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