Your Menopause Nurse

12/05/2026

PCOS has a new name: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

There’s a growing move to retire the term Polycystic O***y Syndrome and replace it with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). It’s a more accurate reflection of what this condition truly is ~ a complex endocrine and metabolic syndrome, not simply “cysts on the ovaries”.

PMOS affects 1 in 8 women worldwide, over 170 million people, yet the old name has long contributed to misunderstanding, delayed diagnosis, and a narrow focus on ultrasound findings. The updated terminology highlights the real drivers:
- multi‑hormonal involvement
- metabolic dysfunction
- ovarian and ovulatory impact

A clearer name won’t solve everything, but it’s a meaningful step toward better recognition, better research, and better care for those living with this lifelong condition.

Your Menopause Nurse 💕

08/05/2026

Seriously, how is your back?

Joint pain and muscle aches can be a common symptom of menopause. If your back, hips, knees or shoulders start to feel different during menopause, there’s a reason.

As oestrogen levels fall, inflammation can rise and muscles recover more slowly, which is why everything can feel stiffer and more achy.

Regular movement is one of the most effective ways to ease menopause‑related joint and muscle pain

Exercise helps by improving circulation, supporting joint lubrication, strengthening the muscles that protect your joints, and reducing overall inflammation. Even gentle, consistent movement can make a real difference to comfort, mobility and confidence in your body.

Your Menopause Nurse 💕

04/05/2026

May brings with it the promise of summer days on the horizon and the end to cold, dark, dreary days
( well, hopefully )

It's also Mindfullness Month and we think it could be an opportunity to give ourselves a bit of a break from all the daily must-do's and the habits that have crept in.

Maybe an easy place to start is something really simple - like reducing our screen time/doom scrolling because let's be honest - we all do it.

Prime example - I should really have shampooed the living room rug three days ago but I seem to have lost hours which then somehow turned into days and all because it was just too easy to scroll away on the phone!

Let's give our eyes and our minds a rest from social media more often.
Put the phone away if you have to. Get up and take yourself outside. Whether it's just to potter around the garden or nip out for a coffee - just give yourself some time out from the habits that in reality aren't too good for us.

( I promise I'll do the rug this week! )

Thanks to for the gentle reminder.


Your Menopause Nurse 💙

20/04/2026

Weight gain in midlife is common, but it’s not caused by HRT. Research consistently shows that changes in body composition during perimenopause and menopause are driven by shifting hormones, reduced oestrogen, changes in insulin sensitivity, sleep disruption, stress, and the natural slowing of metabolism ~ not by taking hormone therapy.

In fact, for many women, stabilising oestrogen can make it easier to maintain energy, sleep better, and support healthy habits.

HRT isn’t a weight‑gain trigger; it’s one tool that can help you feel more like yourself while your body moves through a major hormonal transition.

🌟Comment 'WEIGHT' below if you'd like a free PDF on how you can help facilitate weight loss during midlife ⬇️

Your Menopause Nurse 💕

14/04/2026

30/03/2026

We absolutely love speaking with wonderful women face to face, and today was no exception. The Menopause Café is such a supportive space for anyone navigating menopause - a chance to enjoy a cuppa, connect, and learn more about this stage of life.

Today’s session brought some brilliant questions, and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with such a gorgeous group of ladies.

A big thank‑you to Kirsty and York College for having us. We’ll be back again soon