General
The highly sensitive person - definitions and resources
Neurodivergence resources and info
Belly love - How to massage your belly video instructions
Biodynamic therapists and training in the UK
You can also find abdominal-sacral massage therapists and fertility massage therapists all around the world.
BSI report on menstruation and menopause in the workplace
Research on toxicity
Perimenopause
Natural or medical - developing a nuanced approach
Free workshops
Perimenopause in the workplace
How to Hack your Budget Perimenopause
HRT
NHS info on HRT
NICE guidelines on menopause - UK standard guidelines
Best HRT resource - from a rage of world experts, and made by UCL who are creating the national menopause education program In Tune
Hormone Repair Manual - Lara Briden my go-to book for a physiology, supplements and support
Progesterone for women's health and perimenopause - article including what to say to your GP to ask for progesterone
Progesterone intolerance, low mood and PMDD
More resources
Best book on nutrition by Karen Newby
Grow Your Own HRT by Sally Duffell - fab book, does what it says on the tin
Quick vid on how to sprout red clover
How to sprout mung beans and lentils quick vid
List of hormone disrupting chemicals commonly found in your home - from Breast Cancer UK
Yuka app to check the toxicity of cosmetics and cleaning products
Treatment including expert, unbiased HRT advice from endocrinologist Annice Mukhurjee
Testosterone - great interview and balance information from DrAngela DeRosa
Menopause without the hype: interviews with experts in the field - free to access interview series covering HRT, histamine intolerance, trauma, progesterone, life-style changes and much more
Hysterectomy support - Hyster Sisters website
Early menopause and POI - Daisy Network website
Breast cancer support Liz O'Riordan's YouTube, see also her book, socials and website
Second Spring Role models - some cracking older women to dream into a vibrant, pro-ageing second half of life
BSI recommendations for menopause and period health at work - great to give to your line manager
BSI 'Little book of menopause and menstrual health' with recommendations for SME's
Dr Jen Gunter newsletter - up to date research
HotFlash inc great newsletter and podcast on all things menopause
Free strength classes from Sydney Cummings also look out for The Feel Good Fix by Lavina Mehta
Information for a confused male partner
The Man Whisperer shares tips for communication and connection
Article What Men Should Know About Perimenopause
How to woo your peri Valentine
Weight loss
You'll find that dieting doesn't work any more in perimenopause and there are clear physiological reasons for not dieting through your transition. Here are some resources that will point you in the right direction.
Hormone guru Lara Briden on insulin resistance and how this plays out in perimenopause in this 14 min video + transcript
Nutritionist Karen Newby has an excellent book 'The natural Menopause Method' and also helpful info on her Instagram
The effect of sleep on perimenopause weight in some great research
The importance of protein for managing blood sugar, mood and weight
Lara Briden again on stress, weight gain and progesterone
Menstruation
Resources for women's health A round up of different ways you can care for menstrual health
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a very severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
Vulval, vaginal + sexual health
Me and My Menopausal Vagina by Jane Lewis - best book on the subject
Playlist of Hyperpressive exercises for beginners - forget keggles this is THE best way to support pelvic floor
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski - my favourite book on sex
Podcasts on pain and incontinence