Many women entering perimenopause don’t just experience hot flushes — they experience anxiety, insomnia and a loss of emotional resilience. For women with a history of PMS or postnatal depression, hormonal sensitivity may mean a more personalised HRT approach is needed.
Dry, gritty or burning eyes are a common but often unrecognised symptom of menopause. Hormonal changes can affect tear quality and eye comfort, making dry eye more likely during this life stage.
Hormones play a powerful role in how well we sleep — from cycle-related changes to the dramatic shifts of perimenopause and menopause. In this blog, Dr Georgina Standen explains how oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol and melatonin interact with the brain’s sleep systems, why insomnia becomes more common in midlife, and which treatments and lifestyle strategies truly make a difference.
Many women are told they need an estradiol blood test to confirm menopause or to monitor hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But the truth is, blood levels don’t always reflect what’s happening in your body. In most cases, your symptoms — not a single blood test result — are the most reliable guide. Learn why estradiol testing is rarely necessary, when it can be helpful, and how a personalised approach leads to better menopause care.
Feeling tired, foggy, or just not yourself in midlife? Menopause and thyroid disease share many of the same symptoms — from fatigue and mood swings to weight changes and poor sleep. At Sirona Health, our perimenopause blood panels include thyroid screening, with advanced testing available if needed. Find out how checking both can help you get answers and feel like yourself again.
As ovulation slows in midlife, progesterone production drops—often leaving estrogen unopposed. The result? Heavy periods, mood swings, and hormonal imbalance. Learn why progesterone matters in perimenopause and how tracking your hormones with Mira can help you take control.
