The Midlife Nurse

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Christmas shopping

Who loves Christmas shopping? I used to love it. All done and dusted and cards written…
Let’s talk about sex during menopause (friends with benefits vs long term relationships) ….

So. Are you married? Long term relationship? Friends with benefits, Just met? Or single …. If…
Menopause and the Workplace

With all the press coverage for menopause to be recognised in the workplace, what are YOU…
Fake it till you make it?

Absolutely yes! Every. Single. Time. (Oops two exceptions – read on!) I have the bestest girl…
Anyone for Acupuncture?

I’ve had my first proper acupuncture experience today. It hurt. Well, that’s not strictly true –…
Osteoarthritis – a menopausal thing or just getting older?

So in the years I have been peri menopausal I’ve had all the usual symptoms and…
You are what you eat…..

After a week filled with positive at work but negative health issues, I have decided that…
Hallowe’en ….. Is it just for children? Or can we rock it in midlife too??

All Hallows’ Eve – respecting or fearing the dead? Who knows and who cares ….. as…
Warrior? Or hot mess?

Yesterday I cried at work. In the middle of the office. The week before, I cried…
Memory loss? Is this temporary? Or does it just progressively worsen …..

There are so many women who suffer extreme symptoms of menopause and one of the most…