It's All In Your Brain

The Neuroscience of Perimenopause
Most women transition through perimenopause without long-term adverse effects; however, a substantial proportion of women emerge from this transition with an increased risk of neurological decline.
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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 thin...
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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 really happening in your ...
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A growing number of elite athletes have broken their silence about a topic long considered taboo in the world of sport - their menstrual cycles
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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
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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
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Will Neuroimaging Revolutionise the Diagnosis of PMDD?
It takes an average of 20 years for women to be accurately diagnosed with PMDD. This complexity can be attributed to various factors such as
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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
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The Problem with Painkillers: They Weren't Made for Women
Painkillers weren't made for women and haven't changed for over 4 decades, so why do we still use them for menstrual-related pain?
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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
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