Resources
Resources
Trusted information, free tools and practical guides, chosen by our clinicians. Start with the menopause symptom checker, read our specialists' articles, or explore the organisations, apps and books we recommend to patients.
Free tool
Menopause symptom checker
Score 39 symptoms in under 5 minutes and find out whether to seek support. Private, with no sign-up — your answers never leave your device.
Guides & downloads
Practical guides and toolkits to read, save or print.
- How to use your HRT How to take or apply each HRT preparation, product by product, with typical doses.
- How to use your contraception How to take or use each type of contraception, product by product.
- Skin conditions of the vulva Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists patient leaflet (published 2013).
- Endometriosis diagnostic toolkit Symptoms, a pain and symptom journal, and how to talk to your GP about a referral. From the Menstrual Health Project.
- Menstrual health toolkit Periods, products, contraception, infections and when to seek advice. From the Menstrual Health Project.
- Teenage menstrual health toolkit For under-18s: periods, products, infections and when to seek medical advice.
- Guide to vitamin B12 What vitamin B12 does and how to get enough from food or supplements.
- Guide to folic acid A complete guide to folic acid (vitamin B9).
- Probiotics: the good bacteria What probiotics are and how gut bacteria support your health.
- Ten quick actions to boost your mental health Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 tip sheet.
- Ten actions to support good mental health Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 tip sheet.
- Eight actions to improve mental health in the long term Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 tip sheet.
Articles by our specialists
Evidence-based guides written by the clinicians who see patients every day.
Browse by topic
- Menopause31
- Perimenopause6
- PMDD & PMS2
- Mental health & hormones2
- Vaginal & urinary symptoms2
- Sexual health & libido2
- Muscle, tendon & joint pain2
- Sleep problems2
- Progesterone intolerance1
- Endometriosis1
- Bone health2
- Migraine1
- ADHD & hormones1
Most read
Progesterone Intolerance: Why You Feel Worse on HRT and What Alternatives Exist
By Dr Joanne Hobson, Clinical Lead Director, The Menopause Consortium UK What do we mean by “progesterone intolerance”? Many women start menopause…
Alcohol and Menopause: Why Your Tolerance Changes — and How to Protect Your Health
By Dr Sarah Hastings, Women’s Health Specialist at TMC DundeeGP, MBChB MRCGP, Registered BMS Menopause Specialist, Member of NAPS If you’re finding…
Cortisol Perimenopause: Understanding and Managing Your Stress Hormone During the Change
If you’re experiencing sleepless nights, feeling overwhelmed by everyday stressors, or noticing that your usual coping mechanisms aren’t working as well in…
Menopause, Physiotherapy and Tendinopathies
By Samuel Hobson, BSc, MCSP — Physiotherapist at TMC Why Tendon Pain Appears Around Menopause Many women notice new or stubborn tendon…
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Introduction Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that can affect both mind and body. While many people…
Testosterone for Women in Menopause: What the Clinical Data Actually Shows
If you’ve been reading about menopause on social media, you’ve probably encountered claims that testosterone is the “missing third hormone” in HRT—a…
Video series
Dr Joanne Hobson, our CEO and a BMS menopause specialist, explains menopause, HRT and the alternatives in a series of short videos.
Organisations we recommend
Charities, professional bodies and trusted information our clinicians point patients to.
Menopause & HRT
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British Menopause Society (opens in a new tab)
The UK's specialist society for menopause care, including its register of recognised specialists.
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Women's Health Concern factsheets (opens in a new tab)
The patient arm of the British Menopause Society: clear factsheets on menopause and HRT.
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NICE menopause guideline (opens in a new tab)
The national guideline on menopause care, written for the public.
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Menopause Matters (opens in a new tab)
An independent, clinician-led site on menopause and treatment options.
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The Menopause Exchange (opens in a new tab)
Free, independent and practical advice about perimenopause and menopause.
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Oestrogel patient information (opens in a new tab)
The manufacturer's patient site for Oestrogel, including how to apply it.
Early & surgical menopause, and cancer
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Daisy Network (opens in a new tab)
Charity supporting women with premature ovarian insufficiency (early menopause).
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Menopause and Cancer (opens in a new tab)
Support for anyone in surgical or medical menopause after cancer treatment.
Periods, PMS & PMDD
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National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes (NAPS) (opens in a new tab)
Information and support for PMS and PMDD.
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Menstrual Health Project (opens in a new tab)
Charity providing education and awareness on menstrual health conditions.
PCOS
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Verity (opens in a new tab)
The UK charity for people with PMOS (formerly polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS).
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PCOS Relief (opens in a new tab)
Scottish support organisation for people living with PMOS (PCOS).
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PCOS Awareness Association (opens in a new tab)
US non-profit raising awareness of PMOS (PCOS).
Bone health
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Royal Osteoporosis Society (opens in a new tab)
The UK charity dedicated to bone health and osteoporosis.
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Calcium and vitamin D guidance (opens in a new tab)
How much calcium and vitamin D you need, and the best food sources.
Sexual, vulval & bladder health
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Institute of Psychosexual Medicine (opens in a new tab)
Professional body for doctors and nurses trained in psychosexual medicine.
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Lichen sclerosus patient leaflet (opens in a new tab)
British Association of Dermatologists' guide to this vulval skin condition.
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Chronic Urinary Tract Infection Campaign (CUTIC) (opens in a new tab)
Information and support for long-term, recurrent urinary tract infections.
Wellbeing & stress
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Self-Care Forum (opens in a new tab)
UK charity helping people look after their own health day to day.
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ISMA stress management resources (opens in a new tab)
Free downloadable resources from the Stress Management Association.
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee (opens in a new tab)
GP-led resources on lifestyle, sleep and wellbeing.
Apps
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Clue (opens in a new tab)
Period and cycle tracker with science-based insights.
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Flo (opens in a new tab)
Period and cycle tracker for logging symptoms.
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Squeezy (opens in a new tab)
Pelvic floor exercise programmes, recommended by pelvic health specialists.
Books
- The Menopause Manifesto
- The Vagina Bible
- The Vajenda
- The XX Brain
- Perimenopause Power
- Me & My Menopausal Vagina
- Progesterone and Me
- The Knowledge: Your Guide to Female Health from Menstruation to Menopause
- The Power of Puberty & Periods
- The Power of Menopause & Midlife
- Managing the Menopause
- The Natural Menopause
- Navigating Menopause After Cancer
- MenoWars
- Mind the Gap
- Love Worth Making
- Great Sex Starts at 50
- Becoming Orgasmic
- Overcoming Vaginismus
- Pussy Yoga
We link to other organisations because our clinicians find them useful. We are not responsible for their content, and a link is not an endorsement of every view they publish.
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