Is hormone therapy safe and is it right for you? What is hormone therapy and how to tell if it's right for you

Let’s talk about menowashing - when brands jump on the menopause bandwagon, selling you products that promise to “fix,” “cure,” or “reclaim your youth” during menopause without any real science or value behind them. From overpriced supplements to skincare and gadgets, marketers are suddenly interested in our midlife experience but can you trust what they're selling?

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can make your vagina drier and less elastic, which can turn a routine test into a not-so-pleasant experience. Not that they were on the top of my bucket list even when I did have collagen and elasticity! What’s going on and how you can make things a lot more comfortable?