Mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, sleepless nights and unpredictable periods. Perimenopause is far more than hot flushes, yet many women are never told what to expect. Discover the science behind this life stage and practical ways to navigate it with confidence.

Hot flushes turning up whenever they fancy? Discover why they happen during menopause, how common they are, what can trigger them and the practical steps and treatments that can help when things get seriously hot and bothered.

Love your cuppa but wondering whether caffeine and menopause are a happy match? From hot flushes and night sweats to those wide-awake-at-2am moments, we look at what the research says about caffeine, where it’s hiding and when a caffeine-free herbal infusion might be worth a try.