Women's Health
I am passionate about women's health. Lifestyle factors have a huge role in our health; all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine can be implemented to improve your hormonal health. I do not offer any diagnostics, treatment or therapy relating to hormones or women's health, however I am happy to signpost you to relevant individuals who are experts in the field.
Bloomful is a fantastic website which I would encourage you to explore. Dr Dupe Burgess, Founder of Bloomful, is a Gynaecologist who is looking to bridge the gap in healthcare for women.
Menstrual Concerns
The average age of menarche (starting your menstrual cycle) in the UK is 12 years and 11 months. The average age of menopause in the UK (cessation of menstrual cycles) is 51 years old. That's on average 39 years of potential ups and downs with a ladies hormones.
Utilising services available to support your menstrual cycle, such as the app Clue, are brilliant ways to learn more about your cycle, and what is normal for you. The more information you collect about yourself, you may be surprised at different patterns in your cycle which you may not have noticed before.
Use The Resources
Although there is still a huge gap in health care and scientific research when it comes to women's health, changes are in action and many individuals are trying to tackle this and increase awareness, knowledge, support and understanding for women. We are not small men.
About Bloomful:
''We're setting a new benchmark for women's healthcare''
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''In a world where gynaecological and reproductive care is often sidelined, millions of women face a daily battle to get their voices heard.
At Bloomful, we're rewriting the script by pioneering a friction-free, personalised healthcare journey tailored to every individual's needs.
Our mission? Break barriers. Bridge gaps. Build a brighter future for women's health, and in doing so, elevate healthcare standards for everyone.''
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Q&A: Flourish: Why am I sharing this information?
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Having struggled with my hormones for most of my life, I am very aware how limited access to support is, and the battle for a real understanding.
So I have reached out to providers and asked for permission to share and signpost any users of my website to their own resources to increase access, to benefit from expert knowledge, and to show my support to individuals who are trying to make a difference to the quality of our lives.
Further Recommendations
Clue
Available on the Apple and Play Store. A fantastic resource to track your cycle, learn your own hormones and symptoms, and benefit from a library of fantastic information. FemTech at it's best. Clue
Balance
balance - Homepage (balance-menopause.com)
Another wonderful resource, full of insightful and relevant information, more specifically relating to menopause and perimenopause.