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A midlife health blog from a private Family Medicine Doctor (GP) and BMS-certified Menopause Specialist

Evidence-based articles on menopause, HRT, perimenopause and midlife health from Dr Katy Kasraie, BMS-certified menopause specialist on Harley Street.

Perimenopause & Menopause

Menopause brain fog is real and usually temporary. Dr Katy Kasraie, Harley Street GP and BMS-certified menopause specialist, explains the causes and what helps.
Is HRT safe? For most women under 60, the benefits outweigh the small risks. Dr Katy Kasraie explains which type, when to start and who needs more care.
NHS vs private HRT: same medicines, same guidance. A menopause specialist explains what really differs (time, access and cost) and how to choose.
How long does perimenopause last? Why symptoms often outlast the hormonal transition, and the treatments that help now, with or without HRT.
Side effects of HRT often settle within weeks. A menopause specialist explains what’s normal, what to adjust and which symptoms need urgent help.
The signs that perimenopause has started are easy to miss. A GP and menopause specialist explains the early clues, when to get checked and what helps.
Not sure when to see a doctor about perimenopause symptoms? A Harley Street menopause specialist on the signs, red flags and what happens next.
Exercise for menopause protects your bones, heart and mood. Dr Katy Kasraie explains what helps most and how to start when you’re exhausted.
Testosterone for women can help low sex drive around the menopause. A London menopause specialist explains the real benefits, the risks and who it suits.
HRT patches vs gel vs spray: a London menopause specialist explains how each works, who each suits, the risks, and how to choose.
Profhilo vs polynucleotides: a London GP explains how they differ, who each suits, the real risks, and what to ask before booking any skin injectable.
Mounjaro vs Wegovy vs Ozempic: a London GP explains how they work, how much weight you might lose, the side effects to know and how to plan for stopping.
Why strength training for women over 40 and through menopause matters: muscle, bone, weight loss and how to start. A menopause specialist explains.
What age does perimenopause start? Usually the mid-forties, though the range is wide. A BMS-certified menopause specialist explains the first signs.
Perimenopause vs menopause: symptoms, timing and what helps at each stage. A Harley Street menopause specialist explains how to tell where you are.
How long does HRT take to work? Some symptoms ease within weeks, others take three months. A BMS-certified menopause specialist explains what to expect.
A menopause diet guide backed by evidence: protein, calcium, fibre, vitamin D and alcohol, plus what to avoid. From a BMS-certified menopause specialist.
Comparing the top 5 weight loss lifestyle programs in London? A Harley Street GP shares the five checks to make first, from blood tests to GLP-1 care.
Looking for the best private GP in London? 45 to 60-minute consultations, menopause, weight loss and preventive health care at 10 Harley Street.
How much do anti-wrinkle injections in London cost? From £250 at 10 Harley Street, with a doctor-led consultation and a follow-up review included.
A guide to recognising early hormonal shifts and what to do about them.

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