The Latest Breaking News from Menopause

Perimenopause symptoms change from mental to physical as women get older, new study finds

Many women may be in perimenopause without knowing it as symptoms like anxiety and mood swings start earlier but can be disguised

Woman & Home · Feb 25, 2025

A landmark Australian inquiry put the spotlight on menopause. But was the process transparent?

Some involved in lobbying for the Senate inquiry had support from big pharma – or stood to gain from menopause being given a higher profile

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025

'I can't remember things that happened 30 years ago' - Sarah Lancashire experienced frightening menopause brain fog

The actress suffered debilitating brain fog during the menopause, and had a really difficult experience going through this midlife change

Woman & Home · Feb 25, 2025

The menopause is triggering eating disorders – we need to talk about it

LET’S UNPACK THAT: A common misconception sees anorexia associated with teenagers, but hormonal and physical changes in perimenopause can also lead to a difficult relationship with food and our bodies. Helen Coffey asks the experts how to spot the signs

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Actress Halle Berry is ready for her ‘second act,’ as she becomes a major player in the $17 billion menopause care market

Actress Halle Berry is ready for her "second act," as she becomes a major player in the $17 billion menopause care market.

Fortune · Feb 20, 2025

Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check. Here’s what to expect

The federal government has recently pledged to create a new Medicare rebate for menopause health assessments. It’s due to be available from July 1.

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

'I was off the scale' - Ruth Langsford told son Jack about the menopause after she 'lost her rag'

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford previously revealed on the ITV show that she'd had this frank discussion with Jack

Woman & Home · Feb 17, 2025

What’s the difference between period pain and endometriosis pain?

Menstruation, or a period, is the bleeding that occurs about monthly in healthy people born with a uterus, from puberty to menopause. This happens when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, is shed.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

The unspoken agony of vaginal dryness: ‘I had to give up four jobs in four years’

Recently, there has been much more discussion of menopause. But one debilitating condition, experienced by 80% of women, remains shrouded in secrecy and misunderstanding

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

Menopause hormone patches are in short supply. What are they? And how do they compare with other therapies?

The federal government yesterday released its response to the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause. The inquiry recommended the government examine options to make menopause hormone therapy (MHT, or sometimes called hormone replacement therapy) more affordable and accessible, and address drug shortages.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025