Tag Archives: libido

HRT – from bones to your brain – what can it help

Menopause, bones and sex – how HRT could help. Dr Sarah Ball explains.   Dr Sarah Ball is a GP with a special interest in Menopause who works with Newson Health. Here she explains how HRT could benefit women in a myriad of different ways. You can see the original interview here. Brittle bones Bone density and the risk of scanning? After menopause our bone density decreases. This puts us at an increased risk of fractures which can in turn lead to decreased mobility and independence and a decline in health. A scan, known as a DEXA scan, can determine…

Female sexual dysfunction- what is it and what can you do about it

You may not have heard about it but female sexual dysfunction is one of the  biggest unspoken issues affecting female health and wellbeing. Dija Ayodele investigates what it is and what you can do about it.  Are you less interested in sex? Taking longer to get in the mood? Perhaps sex is great but you find yourself sore and in pain during or afterwards? Do you feel an itchy burning sensation in your vagina or the skin around it (which may be flaky or looking less than a vibrant pink)? If you’re nodding yes to any or all of these questions,…