Michal Or Rudich Diet & Complementary medicine, London (2025)

13/11/2025

A new review on oral health and menopause was published recently saying thar "burning mouth syndrome" (stomatodynia) can appear even during perimenopause and is more frequent in postmenopausal women, with symptoms increasing with age in both s*xes.

Receptors for female s*x hormones are found in the oral mucosa, salivary glands, and trigeminal nerve. Declining hormone levels can alter neuronal reactivity. Estrogen may both increase pain perception and exert analgesic effects by suppressing nerve growth factors, which may help explain the prevalence of burning mouth syndrome after menopause.

Severe oral mucosal disorders such as candidiasis, pemphigus vulgaris, benign mucosal pemphigoid, lichen planus, and oral ulcers can occur. Trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial pain may also be encountered. Fluctuations in estrogen and changes in bone mineral density can accelerate alveolar bone loss, affect periodontal health, and lead to tooth loss.

Low estrogen may contribute to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degeneration and bone loss, while fluctuating estrogen makes prolonged pain more likely. Estrogen is protective for bone and joints structures, and low estrogen raises the risk of disorders.
Pain tends to decrease when estrogen is elevated ( example: during pregnancy).

About 50–75% of women experience vasomotor symptoms during the menopausal transition. Estrogen hormone therapy is one of the current primary treatment, with nonhormonal options also effective. Evidence suggests hormone therapy is safe for younger women, at premature or early menopause, and those using low doses for short periods.

Most existing studies compare premenopausal and postmenopausal women only, with limited s*x-based comparison.

Early data suggest psychological status is linked to oral complaints.

Overall, isolating chronological age as a direct cause of oral manifestations is difficult, and any therapy appears to have positive effects and risks. Salivary changes and the oral microbiome can be influenced by medication, but there are no specific data yet on periodontal health and oral bone loss as a result of available therapies. The complex role of hormones in oral health underlines the need for larger, methodologically robust studies.

If you came across studies in English or German, published within the last 2 years - please send them to me 🙋🏼‍♀️

12/11/2025

What Every Woman Should Know on Early Menopause

Early age menopause (EM) and premature menopause (PM) refer to menopause that occurs earlier than the normal menopausal age.

Early menopause (EM): occurs between ages 40–45.

Premature menopause (PM): occurs before age 40, and in some cases can happen before age 30 (NHS, 2022).

The prevalence of early menopause was estimated in 2019 to be 12% of women with menopausal symptoms worldwide, higher in countries with medium and low Human Development Index (HDI) and lower in high HDI countries (Golezar et al., 2019).
Earlier data (Faubion et al., 2015) estimated that about 5% of women aged 40–45 experience early menopause, and around 1% younger than 40 experience premature menopause.

Causes

EM and PM can occur in women treated for ovarian cancer or who have undergone surgical or medical interventions.
Causes may be inherited, genetic, congenital, or environmental. Premature menopause may also be known as premature ovarian failure (POF) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).

POI can still involve some menstrual activity and may represent the beginning of premature menopause (Hillard et al., 2017).
About 74% of POI cases are idiopathic, and up to 7% are genetic, often linked to X chromosome abnormalities.
POI may also be autoimmune-related, associated with Hashimoto’s, Graves’, and other thyroid disorders.
Other related illnesses include Addison’s disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Crohn’s disease (Szeliga et al., 2021).
Environmental factors such as smoking and pesticide exposure are also risks (Vabre et al., 2017).

Symptoms and Health Impact

Menopausal symptoms in PM are generally the same as in normal menopause, but they may appear earlier, with a higher rate and more severe cognitive and mental symptoms such as depression and anxiety (Faubion et al., 2015; Sochocka et al., 2023b).

A premature decline in estrogen can increase the risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Parkinsonism, midlife diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease (Sochocka et al., 2023b).

What can we do?
Don't ignore the symptoms
Talk to your GP about Menopause Clinics
See a dietitian specialising in women's health or complementary health practitioner

- you can always contact me privately

06/11/2025

An interesting research was published recently on Menopause different experiences among Chinese women

The point is that if you are over 40 - the best thing for your health is to make sure you have a supportive social net at home or with your friends!

This study explored menopausal symptoms, illness perceptions, and help-seeking behaviours among Mosuo, Yi, and Han women, revealing how cultural backgrounds shape women’s experiences during menopause.

The findings show clear ethnic differences. Mosuo women reported the mildest menopausal symptoms, possibly connected to their social structure and strong family support. Han women showed higher rates of insomnia and vertigo, which may relate to challenges adapting to new environments. Yi women experienced the highest levels of fatigue and urinary tract infections.

Psychological factors were also significant. Higher stress and anxiety were closely linked to more severe menopausal symptoms. Dysmenorrhea increased the risk of psychosomatic symptoms, and religious beliefs were associated with symptom differences. Self-efficacy appeared as an important protective factor for women’s physical and mental health.

Women who were supported by higher levels of modern education, were more optimistic and proactive in treatment. Mosuo and Yi women were less likely to believe recovery depends on personal effort and often combined traditional practices, rituals, and herbal remedies with modern medicine.
This point is so important, like in my clinic, combining the dietetic and nutritional aspects of western medicine with complementary heath such as auricular medicine vitamins and herbal supplements.

Comparing 2012 and 2020, Mosuo women, according to the study, showed a significant reduction in menopausal symptoms and a more positive outlook on illness, influenced by social and cultural changes, lifestyle adjustments, and improved access to modern medicine.
This study highlights important need to address modifiable risk factors such as stress and anxiety, improve access to medical knowledge and services. Mosuo women in 2020 experienced significantly fewer symptoms and reduced fears about illness.

Key Points? If you want to feel good and look good, develop your social world, eat the right foods and exercise even 10 min a day.

20/07/2025

Your Hair is Talking to You – Are You Listening?

Hair loss doesn’t start overnight. It’s slow, subtle, and often ignored — until one day you notice:
👉 A forehead that looks bigger.
👉 A parting line that’s wider.
👉 A few too many hairs left behind on your brush.

For many people, it’s not just about looks — it’s about confidence and how you feel when you walk into a room. The good news? You can take action before it gets worse.🙋🏼‍♀️

What Can You Do When You Notice Bald Patches or Thinning Areas?
📝 Cut out processed foods — your hair thrives on real, nutrient-dense foods.

📝Get a blood test to check Iron, B12, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Total Protein, and your hormone profile.

📝Book a microneedling session with hyaluronic acid and apple stem cell serum to reactivate your scalp’s natural growth response.

📝Follow your personalized self-care protocol provided at the clinic for long-term results.

Track your progress — take photos before treatment, after 2 sessions, and again 4 weeks into your improved diet plan.

More info: you can get lots of info on the https://skinologyplus.info site and when you go to contact the UK clinic you also have much more on what we can do in London for you

still confused? text me on +44-7498326518 I'll be happy to assist

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