It's All In Your Brain

The Neuroscience of Perimenopause

Perimenopause marks a natural transition for women preceding menopause. The primary symptoms of perimenopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, and mood swi...

The Neuroscience of Endometriosis

If you’re one of the 1 in 10 women living with endometriosis, you’ll know just how debilitating it can be. The constant, gnawing pain that often makes it hard to get through a day or enjoy the thi...

That time of the month

That Time of the Month ‍You know what we’re talking about—the days leading up to your period when you often feel low, irritable, and maybe find yourself arguing with your partner more. But what’s ...

The Hidden Game Changer

How the menstrual cycle affects athletic performance In recent years, a growing number of elite athletes have broken their silence about a topic long considered taboo in the world of sport - their...

The Menstrual Pain-Brain Connection

Pain is not just a symptom. It's a complex experience deeply influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. Pain is also notoriously difficult to measure - and the most widely adopt...

Neuroplasticity as a tool for optimising Menstrual Health

For centuries, the prevailing belief was that the adult brain was immutable to change. The concept of neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to change functionally or structurally—was thought to stop...

Will Neuroimaging Revolutionise the Diagnosis of PMDD?

It takes an average of 20 years for women to be accurately diagnosed with PMDD. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome, affecting 5 - 8% of all women. It ...

Periods, Productivity and the Path to Progress

In modern workplaces, productivity is often the yardstick by which success is measured. Yet, beneath the layers of spreadsheets, deadlines, and meetings, lies an aspect of productivity that despit...

The Problem with Painkillers: They Weren't Made for Women

Women with severe PMS and PMDD experience depression-like symptoms every month

An increasing number of clinical studies are examining the brain in relation to the menstrual cycle, with a particular focus on women with severe PMS symptoms or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PM...