Dr Saadia Meyer

21/10/2025

Feeling Like You’re Losing the Plot?

Yesterday you did what? Today you need to do what? And tomorrow… well, that just feels too far ahead to even think about!
Some days, it can feel like your mind is foggy, your focus is gone, and you’re constantly second-guessing yourself. The more you worry about it, the worse the confusion and distress seem to get.

Your partner might shrug it off as “women’s problems”, your children might laugh, and your friends nod knowingly — they’ve felt it too.

But should you just ignore it?
Or is it time to look a little deeper and find a way to manage what’s really going on?

The truth is, there are valid reasons why you’re feeling like this — and one of the most common is a hormonal imbalance linked to perimenopause or menopause.

Emerging research is helping us understand what’s really happening inside our bodies during this stage of life. In particular, it’s showing how the central nervous system is influenced by changing levels of progesterone and estrogen.

While these hormones are often thought of as being purely related to reproduction, science now shows they have far-reaching effects — impacting cognition, mood, inflammation, mitochondrial function, and even neurogenesis (the growth of new brain cells).

So if you’ve been feeling “not quite yourself,” it’s not in your head — it’s in your hormones. And understanding that is the first step toward feeling like you again.

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20/04/2025

Why Do I Still See My Patients in Person — and Always Will

Yes, it’s more expensive to open the door. In-person care takes more time, more space, more presence and more legislation But it’s worth it for both of us as the results are the evidence.

I know there are more online clinics and one-click hormone services popping up every day. And yes, virtual care has a place — especially for follow-ups, or for women who live far away. My patients always have that option once they’re steady. But when we’re starting out, or when things are complex, I want to see them. Really see them.

I work with women going through PMDD, perimenopause, menopause — times in life where so much can feel unclear, overwhelming, or invisible. And while forms, test results, and trackers help, they don’t tell the whole story.

My many years of experience has taught me to listen not just to words, but to people. My job is to look at the whole woman — not just her symptoms, or her blood tests, or her history typed into a box. That holistic view depends on seeing the person as they truly are - and for me, that happens best in the same room, together.

And it’s not just about what I pick up - it’s about how they feel in that space.
I’ve had women travel from the remotest parts of the UK and even from abroad — and that effort reminds me why I do this the way I do. Because it works. Because it honours the person. Because it’s human.

That’s why I still do it.

02/04/2025

COLLAGEN Supplements-MIRACLE OR MARKETING?

Let’s break it down - FACT:
Collagen is just protein. When you eat it, your body breaks it down into amino acids - it doesn’t magically travel to your face or joints.

FALLACY:
“Taking collagen will make your skin glow and joints strong.”
There is no solid scientific evidence to back this.
Most studies are small, industry-funded, and not robust.

FACT:
If you’re already eating a protein-rich diet - eggs, fish, meat, dairy, legumes - you’re getting all the amino acids your body needs to make collagen.

FALLACY:
“You need collagen supplements as you age.” No. You need enough total protein. Collagen is low in essential amino acids. It’s not superior - just well-marketed.
Want better skin, joints, gut health?
Try bone broth. It’s nose-to-tail, nourishing, and actually gives you the same amino acid profile without the hype - plus it’s delicious, natural, and far less processed.

I love ’s take - he doesn’t believe in collagen supplements either... but his wife swears by them because she feels her skin looks amazing. And that’s fair - the placebo effect is powerful. If it feels good, do it - but let’s not call it science.

BOTTOM LINE:
Collagen isn’t a magic fix. A solid diet with enough total protein, good fats, minerals, and sleep will do far more for your skin, joints and hormones than any overpriced capsule.

The Meyer Menopause clinics advise, help, and treat women going through the Perimenopause & Menopause.