Menopause

From menopause symptoms to perimenopause myths, a our expert-approved menopause content is here to help you navigate this exciting new life stage with practical advice from those who have been there

Last Updated On | 2 Dec 2025

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9 perimenopause symptoms that worsen in winter - plus 7 ways to ease the pain

Beauty editor Cassie Steer gets to grips with feeling hot in the cold and speaks to health experts about how to make the colder seasons feel more manageable

How to make menopause more manageable, according to psychologists

Menopause silver linings: Psychologists reveal the essential tools to manage your symptoms and thrive during this life stage

The link between menopause headaches and high blood pressure - what does it really mean?

Menopause often comes with chronic headaches, particularly migraines: experts explain how hormonal changes are the main triggers and why it can be dangerous

Brooke Shields has been sharing her fave hair & beauty products and we're taking notes

Actress and author Brooke Shields is looking amazing - and we've got her beauty secrets, from the eyebrow serum she uses to her hair supplements

I tried Elle Macpherson's wellness range to live like a supermodel for a month – and it's on sale for Black Friday

I tested the famed supplements and Super Elixir that promise glowing skin, boosted immunity and better sleep - and it's on sale for Black Friday

The unexpected reason your menopause itchiness and headaches won't stop

Are your hot flushes, headaches or anxiety worse than they should be? The surprising culprit may be histamine, linked to your fluctuating hormones

Hormone doctor answers your questions after HRT warning removed

In the US the black box warning has been removed from HRT. As a Brit living in America, Donna Francis asks leading hormone specialist, Dr. Louise Newson, what the FDA's landmark decision means for women’s health on both sides of the pond

A gynaecologist's do's and don'ts of intimate care 'down there' during menopause

Menopause changes your intimate health - a gynaecologist reveals the best probiotics & care for vaginal odour, dryness & infections at this time of life

Can tech help manage your menopause? I tried it so you don't have to

Journalist Danielle Lawler tried the new Natural Cycles Perimenopause tracker to monitor her perimenopause symptoms. Here's how she got on

The biggest diet mistake women make during menopause

Here's how to lose menopause belly fat - an expert reveals the biggest menopausal weight lost mistake and explains the best diet, meal plan and more

Is your face a 'slowly deflating balloon' in perimenopause?

Beauty Editor Cassie Steer discovers which ageing tribe she belongs to - and whether it really matters how you age

9 foods that help (and hinder) menopause hot flushes

Tired of hot flushes? Discover how specific foods can naturally reduce menopausal symptoms, and how to easily add them to your diet

Exomind: Can the 'new frontier' in mental wellness clear my brain fog?

Cassie Steer wonders if brain health treatment Exomind is the answer to her cognitive fuzziness

My partner and I are growing apart – is it menopause or are we no longer compatible?

Menopause campaigner and HELLO! agony aunt Mariella Frostrup answers the age-old question – can your relationship last during menopause?

The hidden menopause symptom no one mentions - and why it's time we did

Intense itching and pain in the intimate area during menopause can also cause emotional distress. An expert reveals the causes and treatments

The Human Being diet promises rapid weight loss in 3 months - but what do experts say?

Petronella Ravenshear's Human Being Diet (HBD) is for weight loss and more energy without extremes. Experts reveal the pros and cons, and if the plan actually works

How to cope with midlife rage in a world we're taught to be 'good girls'

We have so much on our plates in midlife, it's no surprise we end up smashing a few, says psychotherapist Jennifer Cox

How I manage exercise during perimenopause

Osteopath Nadia Alibhai has always known the importance of movement for a strong, supple body – but navigating perimenopause has changed her position on what movement means in her daily routine

This renowned weight loss programme now has a version specifically for menopause

Queen Latifah is the official spokesperson of WeightWatchers for Menopause, which includes nutrition advice for every hormonal stage

Your cardio age is tied to how long you'll live – here's how to measure (and improve) it

Longevity expert Dr. Harpal Bains explains what your cardio age is and the simple way to discover what yours is

How to soothe menopausal skin during colder months if battling dryness, wrinkles and sensitivity

We spoke to women’s health specialist Dr Janine David for her top tips and product recommendations for menopausal skin during autumn and winter

I felt invisible during menopause – so I caused a riot

Writer and producer Sally Wainwright used her own experiences of menopause to create uplifting BBC drama, Riot Women

What does it mean if your face becomes more asymmetrical in midlife?

Beauty editor Cassie Steer finds the beauty in embracing uneveness with age

Why is my hair becoming belligerent at 48?

Beauty editor Cassie Steer discovers there's more to perimenopausal hair than going grey. Here trichologists and hair experts explain exactly why her hair is going through a midlife rebellion

What it means if you're in menopause and 'can't feel joy'

If you're menopausal and struggling to find joy in your daily life, you're not alone. We delve into anhedonia, the menopause symptom that robs you of pleasure

Why have I suddenly started craving vanilla scents in midlife?

After decades of indifference towards vanilla scents, HELLO!'s contributing Head of Beauty, Cassie Steer, discovered that perimenopausal hormones could be the reason for her shift towards indulgent scents

4 mistakes making you tired in your 40s and 50s – and what to do about them

Nutritionist Jackie Lynch says there are ways to combat midlife fatigue – and most of them are diet-related

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders - here's why the supplement could be a game-changer after 40

With the help of Daniel Margis, a product developer at a leading sports nutrition brand, we find out if creatine supplements are worth the hype

How to explain loss of libido to your partner – without hurting their feelings

HELLO!'s agony aunt Mariella Frostrup talks relationships in menopause

Testosterone was the 'missing piece' of my hormone puzzle for a brighter mood and more energy

Midlife hormone game-changer testosterone is finally licensed for UK women. Donna Francis shares her experience with taking the hormone for low energy