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.

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...

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 really happening in your ...

The Hidden Game Changer

A growing number of elite athletes have broken their silence about a topic long considered taboo in the world of sport - their menstrual cycles

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

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

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

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

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?

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