Severe menstrual cramps can happen through perimenopause as well as in younger women. Now research shows your brain, as well as your body, can be affected.
Oestrogen dominance and a diet high in trans-unsaturated fats carries a greater likelihood of developing endometriosis, a common condition at perimenopause. Rebalancing with progesterone can help reduce the risk.
Endometriosis responds well to bioidentical hormones, but not everyone agrees so Dr Dach puts the record straight.
Two genetic variants can provide clues to the origin of this often very painful gynaecological condition, which has a significant impact on the quality of life of sufferers.