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How PMS and PMDD Are Diagnosed
Wondering whether your symptoms are PMS or PMDD? Diagnosis relies on tracking cycles, using tools like the PSST and Mortola Calendar, and ruling out other causes. Here’s how doctors make the distinction and why symptom records are essential.
Menopause or Thyroid Disease? How to Tell the Difference
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.
How Common Are PMS and PMDD?
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects nearly half of women worldwide, while the more severe Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is less common but often underdiagnosed. This blog explores how common PMS and PMDD really are, why prevalence rates vary, and the challenges researchers face in understanding these conditions.
PMS vs PMDD: Understanding the Key Differences
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) are often confused — but they’re not the same. PMS is common and can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, while PMDD is a severe, often disabling condition that affects mood, work, and relationships. In this post, we’ll explain the key differences, how doctors diagnose PMS and PMDD, and what treatments are available.
The Saliva Test Revolutionising Endometriosis Diagnosis
A breakthrough saliva test is transforming endometriosis diagnosis — no surgery, no long waits. Using microRNA profiling and AI, this non-invasive tool delivers up to 96% accuracy, helping patients get answers sooner and plan treatment with confidence.
Identifying Hormone Patterns — Progesterone Decline During the Menopausal Transition
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.
Testosterone Cream for Postmenopausal Women Now Licensed in the UK
The MHRA has approved a testosterone cream for postmenopausal women in the UK. At Sirona Health, based in Bath, Stroud, Cirencester & Tetbury, you can access this treatment privately now — even before the official UK launch.
Zoely & PMDD: Could This Pill Help Ease Your Symptoms?
Discover how Zoely — a contraceptive pill containing nomegestrol acetate and bioidentical estradiol — may help ease PMDD symptoms. Learn the science, benefits, and how it compares with other pills, so you can make an informed decision about your treatment.
Clinical Insights on Hormonal Monitoring with Mira and Its Role in Perimenopause Management
Discover how Mira hormonal monitoring provides real-time insights into the fluctuating hormone levels during perimenopause. Learn how this advanced tool helps personalise treatment plans, improve symptom management, and guide effective hormone replacement therapy.
Is HRT Right for Me? How Mira Helps Make That Decision Easier
Navigating hormone therapy decisions can be complex. Mira's hormone tracking technology offers personalised insights into your hormonal patterns, helping identify whether estrogen, progesterone, or other factors are contributing to your symptoms. This data empowers you and your healthcare provider to make informed, tailored decisions about HRT, ensuring a treatment plan that aligns with your unique hormonal profile. Discover how Mira can guide you through this important decision-making process.
How the Mira Monitor Can Help You Understand Your Hormone Chaos
Experiencing fatigue, bloating, or mood swings despite normal blood tests? The Mira monitor tracks key hormones—LH, E3G, PdG, and FSH—through daily urine samples, revealing patterns like estrogen dominance or low progesterone. This data helps pinpoint ovulatory cycles and hormonal imbalances, offering clarity during perimenopause. At Sirona Health, we interpret your Mira results in the context of your symptoms, guiding decisions on HRT, supplements, and lifestyle interventions.
Why Perimenopause Feels So Confusing and What You Can Do About It
Are your periods suddenly unpredictable? Mood swings or brain fog creeping in? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Perimenopause is a hormonal rollercoaster, with fluctuating cycles, sleep issues, anxiety, fatigue, and weight changes—yet a single blood test often misses the bigger picture. At Sirona Health, we use the Mira hormone monitor to track estrogen, LH, FSH, and progesterone levels over time. That way, we can decode how your hormones relate to your symptoms and tailor personalised advice—so you stop guessing and start understanding what’s happening in your body.
Navigating the Decision to Stop HRT: What We Know — and What We Still Don’t
Thinking about stopping HRT? At Sirona Health, we know there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. While HRT offers relief from symptoms like hot flushes and brain fog, the decision to stop depends on your age, symptom severity, and health risks. And with up to 40% of women experiencing a return of symptoms—some restarting HRT later—making the timing and method right is key. Learn what current guidelines say, why research gaps remain, and how we can support you in making a confident, personalised choice.
Understanding Progesterone and Progestogens: What You Need to Know
Progesterone is a vital hormone that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing the body for implantation, and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. During perimenopause, progesterone levels fluctuate, leading to symptoms like irregular periods, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Understanding these changes and how to manage them is crucial for women's health during this transitional phase. Explore how monitoring progesterone levels can provide insights into your health and guide effective treatment strategies.
Progesterone and the gut
Progesterone, often associated with reproductive health, also plays a crucial role in gut health. It modulates immune responses and gastrointestinal function, influencing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fluctuations in progesterone levels, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, can exacerbate digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements. Understanding this connection is vital for managing gut health during hormonal transitions.
Understanding Hormonal Treatments for Menstrual Migraines: A Guide for Women in the UK
Hormonal migraines can feel unpredictable and overwhelming, particularly when they follow a cyclical pattern linked to your menstrual cycle. This guide explores how hormonal fluctuations trigger migraines, and the evidence-based treatment options available in the UK—from perimenstrual oestrogen support to contraceptive and non-hormonal strategies—helping you understand what might work best for your body and how to approach treatment in a personalised, informed way.