You are eating pretty much as you always did. You are keeping busy. And yet the scales are creeping up, especially around your middle. If this sounds familiar, you are not imagining it, and you are not alone. 50% or more of women gain weight during perimenopause and menopause. Research from the SWAN study and the Healthy Women’s Study found that women gain about 1.5 kg each year during the transition to perimenopause. By the time a woman reaches menopause, she has usually gai

If you’ve ever had an ultrasound scan appointment letter telling you to “attend with a full bladder,” you may have wondered: What is a full bladder? And does it work with all scan types? It depends on the type of ultrasound you are getting. The amount of water for ultrasound preparation is not one-size-fits-all, and getting it wrong can mean a repeat appointment or unclear images. Here’s a brief overview of what you need to know before your scan: Why Water Matters Before a Sc

Around 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK are affected by endometriosis. Despite this however, it typically takes women 8-10 years from their first symptoms to get a confirmed diagnosis. One of the main reasons for that delay is the lack of specialised imaging early on. If your GP or gynaecologist thinks you may have endometriosis, they will most likely order an ultrasound scan first. However, not all ultrasounds are created equal when it comes to diagnosing endometr