Maven Journal

Menopause is more than just hot flushes! From changes in sleep and mood, to vaginal and urinary symptoms, the menopause transition can affect many aspects of everyday life. This blog explores the symptoms you may experience, and the range of treatment and lifestyle options available to help you navigate this stage with confidence.

Periods don't always run like clockwork, but when they stop altogether, it's worth finding out why. In this blog, Dr Samara Radford explores secondary amenorrhoea: why periods can disappear; the common causes; what your GP may investigate; and when further specialist assessment may be needed. The good news? There is often a treatable reason, and early assessment can help protect both your fertility and long-term health.

Whether you're hoping to grow your family again soon or would like to wait a little longer, choosing the right contraception after having a baby is an important part of your postnatal care. Learn about your options, including methods that are safe while breastfeeding, and how to find the one that's right for you!

July is International Fibroid Awareness Month, helping to raise awareness of a condition that affects up to two in three women by the age of 50. If you've recently been diagnosed with fibroids on an ultrasound, this blog explains: what that means; when fibroids require treatment; and how a gynaecologist can help you navigate your options.