The Menopause Consortium

04/01/2026

If your sleep has changed during perimenopause, you are not alone.
Here are 5 hormonal reasons your nights feel disrupted and what you can do about it. 🌙

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04/01/2026

Many women tell us their sleep becomes unpredictable during perimenopause and there are hormonal reasons behind it.

We have put together a simple carousel explaining how shifting hormones affect your sleep, from night sweats to cortisol changes.

Understanding the cause can make a huge difference in finding the right support.
If sleep is impacting your mood, energy, or daily life, our clinicians at TMC can help.

📌 Explore the carousel
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31/12/2025

✨🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at TMC 🎉✨

As we step into a new year, we want to thank every single one of you who has trusted us, shared your story, commented, saved, and stood with us 💙

This year and beyond our commitment is clear:

🌸 Women’s health, at every stage of life
From puberty to post-menopause, including endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, adenomyosis, perimenopause, menopause and beyond, we are here to ensure women are heard, believed, and supported.

📣 Our New Year’s Resolution:
To continue breaking the silence around women’s health care, loudly, compassionately, and unapologetically.

✨ In 2026, we will:
• Expand evidence-based education for healthcare professionals
• Empower women to advocate for themselves with confidence
• Champion personalised, holistic, clinically robust care
• Keep challenging outdated narratives and inequities in women’s health

Whatever your journey looks like this year, you don’t have to navigate it alone 🤍

💬 Tell us in the comments: one intention you’re setting for your health this year
💙 Tag a woman who inspires you
📌 Save this post as a reminder that your health matters

Here’s to a year of knowledge, empowerment, and meaningful change ✨

With love From,
All the Team at TMC 💫

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at TMC ✨🎄

This Christmas, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every single one of you in our community 💙
Your support, conversations, shares, comments, and trust mean more than you know.

Whether you’re spending this time surrounded by loved ones, navigating a quieter Christmas, or simply taking a well-earned pause, please know you are seen, valued, and never alone 🤍

As we head into a new year, we remain committed to evidence-based, compassionate, personalised care and to continuing to break the silence around women's healthcare together.

✨ If you’re reading this, drop a 💙 in the comments
✨ Tag someone who’s been part of your support system this year
✨ Save this post as a reminder that your health matters

Wishing you peace, rest, and moments of joy today, however Christmas looks for you.

With love,
TMC Team 🎄💫

21/12/2025

✨🎄 Happy 4th Sunday of Advent! 🎄✨

During this beautiful season of hope and giving, we invite you to Give the Gift of Giving this Christmas ❤️✨
This year, we are shining a light on four incredible women’s health charities doing life-changing work. Your support can make a meaningful difference for women and future generations.

💝 For this the 2nd Sunday of Advent we encourage to donate to the Menstrual Health Project.

Just click the link below and let’s come together to uplift these amazing causes. Together, we can make this Advent season truly powerful.

👉 Donate here: https://menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/

Thank you for your generosity and kindness! 🙏❤️

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17/12/2025

🌟 Have you noticed changes in your skin as you approach or navigate through perimenopause and menopause?
At TMC, we know that hormonal shifts don’t just affect mood or metabolism, they affect your skin too. That’s why we are so delighted to share our latest article: Skin Care During Perimenopause: A Doctor’s Guide to Glowing, Confident Skin” by Dr Sarah Wright of TMC Sutton Coldfield.

➡️ Read it here: https://themenopauseconsortium.com/skin-care-during-perimenopause-a-doctors-guide-to-glowing-confident-skin/

🔎What you’ll discover in the article:

* Why skin becomes drier, more sensitive or even prone to breakouts during perimenopause.
* A simple, doctor-approved skincare routine: cleansing, hydration, retinols, vitamin C and SPF.
* Lifestyle tips to support your skin from the inside out (hydration, sleep, nutrition, stress) because hormonal skin change isn’t just about what you put on your face.
* The reassuring message: menopause skin changes are not something to fear, they are something we can navigate with knowledge and confidence.

* 💬 Comment*below: What’s your biggest skin change during perimenopause?
* 🔄 Share this post if you know someone going through similar skin shifts, because this isn’t discussed enough!
* ❤️ Follow us: For more trusted, evidence-based posts on menopause + skin health, hormone support, holistic wellness and beyond.

Your skin is evolving and so are you. At TMC, we are here to help you feel informed, supported and confident. Head over to the article now, and let’s keep the conversation going!

By Dr Sarah WrightRegistered BMS Menopause Specialist, Member of NAPS, GP, MBChB, DRCOG, DFSRH, DPD, Women’s hormone health specialist Understanding Skin Changes in Perimenopause Perimenopause is one of the most...

14/12/2025

✨🎄 Happy 3rd Sunday of Advent! 🎄✨

During this beautiful season of hope and giving, we invite you to Give the Gift of Giving this Christmas ❤️✨

This year, we are shining a light on four incredible women’s health charities doing life-changing work. Your support can make a meaningful difference for women and future generations.

💝 For this the 3rd Sunday of Advent we encourage to donate to the National Association of Premenstrual Syndromes.

just click the link below and let’s come together to uplift these amazing causes. Together, we can make this Advent season truly powerful.

👉 To Donate: https://www.pms.org.uk/donate/

Thank you for your generosity and kindness! 🙏❤️

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10/12/2025

📣 Are you navigating the perimenopause or menopause and wondering why sleep just isn’t the same? 😴

Our latest article from Dr Paula Bradley, Women's Health Specialist at TMC Newcastle, explores the ins & outs of sleep disturbance during the perimenopause and menopause, what’s going on, why it matters, and what you can do about it.

👉 Read it here: [What’s going on with sleep during perimenopause and menopause?](https://themenopauseconsortium.com/whats-going-on-with-sleep-during-perimenopause-and-menopause/) ([The Menopause Consortium][1])

🧠 Why you will want to read it

• Hormone shifts, falling oestrogen & progesterone can interfere with sleep patterns during perimenopause and menopause.
• Up to 57% of women experience sleep disturbance in this phase.
• Sleep disruption isn’t just frustrating, it can impact mood, concentration, physical health and overall wellbeing.
• There are practical strategies you can start today: sleep hygiene, digital programmes like CBT, cooling the bedroom, reducing caffeine/alcohol, and more.

☑️ What we would love from you all

❤️ Like this post if you’ve experienced changes in your sleep during perimenopause or menopause
💬 Comment below: What sleep symptom bothers you the most (night sweats, waking early, restless legs, needing to p*e at night, etc.)
🔁 Share this post with friends or family who might be navigating similar sleep issues
👍 Follow Menopause Consortium on Facebook & Instagram for more evidence-based tips, support and discussion on midlife health

You are not alone, sleep changes in perimenopause and menopause are common, but you don’t just have to “put up with it”.
Let’s empower each other with knowledge and tools. 🌙✨

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By Dr Paula Bradley, GP, Women’s Health & Menopause Specialist at TMC If you are navigating your 40’s or 50’s and suddenly your sleep has gone from deep and restorative...

07/12/2025

✨🎄 Happy 2nd Sunday of Advent! 🎄✨

During this beautiful season of hope and giving, we invite you to Give the Gift of Giving this Christmas ❤️✨
This year, we are shining a light on four incredible women’s health charities doing life-changing work. Your support can make a meaningful difference for women and future generations.
💝 For this the 2nd Sunday of Advent we encourage to donate to Menopause and Cancer with Dani Binnington
Just click the link below and let’s come together to uplift these amazing causes. Together, we can make this Advent season truly powerful.

👉 Donate here: https://menopause-and-cancer.raiselysite.com/

Thank you for your generosity and kindness! 🙏❤️

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03/12/2025

✨ New articlefrom The Menopause Consortium (TMC) ✨
Are you struggling with symptoms when you start the progesterone part of HRT? You are not alone and there are solutions.

Our Clinical Lead Director, Dr Joanne Hobson, has written a clear and incredibly helpful article on progesterone intolerance, why it happens, and what alternatives may work better for you.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://themenopauseconsortium.com/progesterone-intolerance-alternatives-menopause-hrt/

If you’ve ever felt worse on HRT, mood swings, migraines, bloating, anxiety, or sleep issues , this is essential reading.

💬 We would love to hear your experiences.
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30/11/2025

✨🎄 Happy 1st Sunday of Advent! 🎄✨

During this beautiful season of hope and giving, we invite you to Give the Gift of Giving this Christmas ❤️✨

This year, we are shining a light on four incredible women’s health charities doing life-changing work. Your support can make a meaningful difference for women and future generations.

💝 For this the 1st Sunday of Advent we encourage to donate to the Menopause Reseach & Education Fund
To donate click the link below and let’s come together to uplift these amazing causes. Together, we can make this Advent season truly powerful.
https://mref.uk/donate/

Thank you for your generosity and kindness! 🙏❤️

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27/11/2025

🌸 Understanding Contraception During Perimenopause🌸

If you are in your 40s or early 50s and starting to notice changes in your menstrual cycle, you may have wondered whether contraception is still necessary?

A recent article by Dr Wendy Knoops, Clinical Lead at TMC Scotland, titled “Contraception During Perimenopause: Do You Still Need It?” offers valuable clarity on a topic many women are unsure about.

Dr Knoops explains that:
🔹 Pregnancy is still possible during perimenopause, even with irregular cycles.
🔹 Contraception at this stage can provide benefits beyond pregnancy prevention, including support with heavy bleeding, symptom management, and hormonal stability.
🔹 There are several contraceptive options suitable for women in midlife, including combined hormonal methods, progestogen-only options, and non-hormonal methods such as the copper IUD.
🔹 Guidance on when to safely stop contraception differs depending on your age, overall health, and whether your periods have fully stopped.

What stood out most is how important it is to have a personalised approach. Perimenopause is a transitional phase, and your contraceptive needs may shift as your hormones change. Speaking with a healthcare professional can help ensure you’re protected, supported, and making informed choices.

If you’re navigating perimenopause and feeling unsure about contraception, this article is genuinely worth a read. Empowering yourself with knowledge is one of the most impactful steps you can take for your long-term health and wellbeing.
Read the full article here 👉https://themenopauseconsortium.com/contraception-during-perimenopause-do-you-still-need-it/

✨ Let’s continue normalising conversations around women’s health, midlife hormone changes, and informed decision-making.

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By Dr Wendy Knoops, GP, Women’s Health & Menopause Specialist at TMC Many women are surprised to learn that pregnancy is still possible in their 40s and even early 50s....