One of the main symptoms we hear about whenever menopause is discussed is hot flushes. They don’t happen for everyone but for the women who do experience them, they’re uncomfortable, unpleasant, and sometimes embarrassing. So, what is a hot flush?

The subject of the vaginal microflora, and how it might alter during pregnancy has been given significant attention in recent years by the scientific community.

Are you over 40, female and shattered? Many of us are trapped in a cycle of exhaustion and inactivity, just when we need movement most. Things sneak up - aches and pains, sleep issues, just that little bit more anxiety. Is it just a few extra pounds? Or is it perimenopause? Is the sofa magnetic? Or do you feel a deep tiredness in the evenings that just wasn’t there before?