The Menopause Consortium

19/04/2026

19/04/2026

Women’s health is not one-size-fits-all.

At TMC, we take a whole-person, evidence-based approach—bringing together a multidisciplinary team to support your hormonal health.

✨ Menopause
✨ PMDD
✨ PCOS & Endometriosis
✨ Psychotherapy & lifestyle support

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

📍 Ten Harley Street
🌐 Book online: www.themenopauseconsortium.com

📞 0115 648 3404

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16/04/2026

Menopause can feel overwhelming… but what you eat can make a real difference 💜

Many women don’t realise that nutrition plays a HUGE role in managing menopause symptoms and protecting long-term health.

✨ Here’s what can help:

🥛 Calcium + Vitamin D → supports bone strength
🥑 Healthy fats → support heart health
🍗 Protein → helps maintain muscle & metabolism
🌱 Phytoestrogens (like soy & flaxseed) → may help balance hormones
🥗 Mediterranean-style diet → supports overall wellbeing

⚠️ And watch out for triggers like caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, these can worsen hot flushes for some women.

💡 Small daily changes can help with:
✔️ Hot flushes
✔️ Energy levels
✔️ Sleep
✔️ Weight management
✔️ Mood

📖 Want the full article?
Click the 🔗 to read our full article by TMC's Dietitian Jozefa Ciolek👇
https://themenopauseconsortium.com/the-complete-guide-to-menopause-nutrition-evidence-based-strategies-for-optimal-health/

💬 Have you noticed certain foods affect your symptoms?

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13/04/2026

💭 Surgical vs Chemical Menopause, do you know the difference?

Menopause isn’t always a natural transition…
For many women, it can be medically induced, either through surgery or medication.

👉 Surgical menopause happens when the ovaries are removed, causing an immediate and permanent drop in hormones
👉 Chemical menopause is triggered by medications that temporarily switch off hormone production

⚠️ Both can bring sudden, intense symptoms, often very different from the gradual changes of natural menopause

✨ Understanding the difference is essential so you can:
✔️ Make informed decisions about your care
✔️ Prepare for what to expect physically & emotionally
✔️ Advocate for the right treatment and support
✔️ Protect your long-term health (bone, heart & brain)

At TMC, we believe knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your hormones.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://themenopauseconsortium.com/surgical-menopause-chemical-menopause/

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Did you know the difference?

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07/04/2026

🧠✨ Struggling with brain fog in menopause? You’re not imagining it.

For many women, menopause isn’t just about hot flushes…
It can affect your memory, focus, and mental clarity too.

👉 Forgetting words mid-sentence
👉 Losing your train of thought
👉 Feeling mentally “slower” than usual

This is what we call menopause brain fog and it’s real, common, and hormonally driven.

💡 Why does brain fog happen in menopause?

Fluctuating and declining oestrogen levels can impact:
✔️ Memory & concentration
✔️ Sleep quality 😴
✔️ Mood & stress levels
✔️ Overall cognitive function

You’re not “losing it”, your brain is responding to a neurohormonal shift.
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⚠️ Up to 60% of women experience cognitive symptoms during menopause

Yet so many are told it’s just:
❌ Stress
❌ Burnout
❌ “Getting older”

At TMC, we know it’s far more than that.

✨ The good news? Brain fog is manageable.

With the right support, you can regain clarity and confidence:

✔️ Lifestyle optimisation (sleep, nutrition, movement)
✔️ Psychological support (CBT & mental wellbeing)
✔️ Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) where appropriate
✔️ Personalised, specialist-led care

🩺 At TMC, our Women's Health & BMS-registered specialists provide evidence-based, whole-person care to support your brain, body, and long-term health.

📖 Read the full article by Dr Paula Bradley TMC Newcastle Clinic
[https://themenopauseconsortium.com/brain-fog-menopause/](https://themenopauseconsortium.com/brain-fog-menopause/)

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Have you experienced brain fog during menopause?

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05/04/2026

💜 April is PMDD Awareness Month 💜

Have you ever felt like your mood completely changes every month… and no one takes it seriously?

You are not alone and you are not imagining it.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a real, hormone-related condition that can cause:
😔 Low mood or depression
😡 Irritability or anger
😰 Anxiety or overwhelm
🧠 Brain fog and poor concentration
💤 Sleep and energy changes

These symptoms happen in a pattern linked to your cycle and they can significantly impact daily life.
🚫 This is NOT “just PMS”
🚫 This is NOT something you should just put up with

At TMC, all of our Women’s Health & BMS specialists are also members of the National Association of Premenstrual Syndromes (NAPS), chaired by Professor Nick Panay, meaning you are supported by true specialists in this field.

✨ Most importantly:
You are not “mad”, your symptoms are valid, recognised, and treatable.

📖 Learn more and access support here:
https://themenopauseconsortium.com/pmdd-symptoms-causes-treatment/

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03/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at TMC 💜

🐣However you are spending today, whether you are surrounded by loved ones, enjoying some well-deserved quiet time, celebrating, or simply taking a moment for yourself, we hope you find space to rest, recharge and unwind. 🐰💞

01/04/2026

✨ We’re delighted to announce our new London clinic at Harley Street ✨

We are pleased to share that our specialist team,
Dr Joanne Hobson, Dr Natasha Davidson, Dr Chris De Kauwe, Mr Amr Moneib & Liz Tatham will be available for appointments at 10 Harley Street, London from 23rd April 2026.

At TMC, we provide evidence-based, specialist-led care with a truly multidisciplinary approach to women’s health.

💜 Our services include:
✔️ Menopause & hormonal health care
✔️ Menstrual health (PMDD, PCOS, Endometriosis)
✔️ Minor surgical procedures (HRT & contraceptive implants, coils & smear tests)
✔️ Psychotherapy & mental wellbeing support
✔️ Dietitian-led care
✔️ Physiotherapy referral
✔️ Endocrinology
✔️ Weight loss clinic (coming soon)

We are proud to bring our Specialist team to Harley Street, supporting women with personalised, holistic care at every stage of life.

📞 Call: 0115 648 3404
🌐 Book online: www.themenopauseconsortium.com

We look forward to welcoming you 💫

30/03/2026

✨ We’ve relocated in Aberdeen! ✨

We’re delighted to welcome you to our new TMC clinic location in Aberdeen,
📍HourGlass, 43 Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1JT, designed to provide specialist, evidence-based care in a calm and supportive environment.

At The Menopause Consortium (TMC), we are proud to be leading specialists in women’s hormonal health, with a growing UK-wide network of expert-led clinics.

Our Aberdeen clinic offers:
✔️ Menopause & hormonal health care
✔️ Menstrual health inc. PMDD, PCOS, Endometriosis
✔️ Minor Surgical procedures including Coils & Smear tests
✔️ Psychotherapy & mental wellbeing support
✔️ Dietitian-led care
✔️ Physiotherapy referral
✔️ Endocrinology
✔️ Cardiology
✔️ Weight loss clinic (coming soon)

👩‍⚕️ Led by Dr Wendy Knoops & Dr Sarah Hastings
Women’s Health & BMS Registered Specialists

We look forward to welcoming you to our new space 💜

📞 Call: 0115 648 3404
🌐 Book online: www.themenopauseconsortium.com

23/03/2026

💜 At TMC, we feel incredibly fortunate…

To be working at a time where so many passionate clinicians are coming together to educate, collaborate, and reduce the health inequalities women continue to face.

On Friday, our Clinical Lead Director, Dr Joanne Hobson, attended the National Association of Premenstrual Syndromes Conference in Leeds on Friday, before heading straight to Cambridge for the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine conference on Saturday.

✨ With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr Hobson continues to learn, evolve and seek out new knowledge, all to ensure women receive the best possible, evidence-based care.

Because too often, women are told:
❌ “It’s just part of being a woman”
❌ “It’s normal”

➡️ It’s not.

Every woman deserves to feel:
✔ Heard
✔ Understood
✔ Properly supported

That’s why we are expanding our FREE online resource centre — giving you access to:
📚 Evidence-based articles
👩‍⚕️ Trusted expert recommendations
💡 Clear, reliable guidance

👉 Take a look and start your journey to feeling informed and empowered: [insert link]

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20/03/2026

🌿 Menopause care is evolving.

With the news that Fezolinetant has now been approved for prescribing on the NHS, an important question is being highlighted:

❓ What options exist for women who cannot or choose not to take MHT/HRT?

While MHT/HRT remains an effective treatment for many women, it isn’t the right option for everyone.

Some women may have medical contraindications, while others simply prefer a non-hormonal approach.

Encouragingly, menopause treatment has advanced in recent years. We now have more evidence-based treatment options than ever before, allowing clinicians to create truly personalised menopause care plans.

At TMC, providing women with individualised treatment pathways and informed choice is central to everything we do.

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