Guest-blogging on the intimate lubricant company YES website, Di says fluctuating hormones and Oestrogen in particular can be responsible for anxiety, panic, feeling tense or nervous, feeling unhappy or depressed, irritability, poor concentration, plummeting self esteem and what some might describe as a loss of joy.

One night a couple of years ago my lovely friend Sophie reached out for support on Twitter and on Friday, Sophie and I will be discussing our experiences of surgical menopause and hopefully answering some of your questions. Oh, and Kevin, pictured here,  might pop in too!

Dr Sarah Ball, menopause expert Diane Danzebrink and Dr Rebecca Lewis put HRT myths firmly in their place in this frank discussion covering HRT types, benefits and risks; when is the best time to start and finish HRT; and the evidence around historical scare stories.

This week is mental health awareness week – and whilst I applaud that initiative, it’s vital that mental health is at the top of our national agenda EVERY DAY as it is so vital to personal and national wellbeing.

We are publishing some useful tips which may encourage you to attend your appointment and make it easier and more comfortable to have your smear test.

We have added a new resource guide to dealing with the symptoms of this condition on the Resources area of this site. Huge thanks to Jane Lewis author of ‘Me & My Menopausal Vagina’ for writing this for us

Today at 1pm I will joining my lovely friend and colleague, Wellness Warrior Catherine over on Instagram – we will be chatting live about anxiety, stress and practical supports for you and those you are social isolating with 💓#mentalhealthmatters #anxietysupport #womensupportingwomen #themworddublin19 #menopauseandanxiety You’ll find the session here.

In this latest vlog Diane answers some more frequently asked questions from members of her private Facebook group The Menopause Support Network.

This week, as every week, I have counselled women who have told me that their menopause symptoms are having a detrimental effect on their relationships with their partners because their partners have absolutely no idea what’s going on or how to support them. We can help with some advice.

In this new vlog,  Diane answers frequently asked questions from members of her private Facebook group, The Menopause Support Network.