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Track & Discover7 Jul 2026

What the Wellness Assessment Actually Measures

More than a symptom checklist. See how the Assessment measures intensity, life impact and hundreds of connected data points across your perimenopause.

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Sleep & Recovery27 October 2026

The Clocks Went Back. So Why Do You Feel More Tired, Not Less?

An extra hour in bed should help. If you're still waking at 3am and dragging through darker mornings, perimenopause may be part of the picture.

Woman writing in a notebook at a kitchen table

Track & Discover20 October 2026

Why Your Symptoms Make More Sense Together Than Apart

Poor sleep, low mood, aching joints. Treated separately, they're easy to dismiss. Why looking at your symptoms together can change the conversation.

Woman looking thoughtfully out of a window in the morning

Mind & Emotional Wellbeing13 October 2026

Functioning, But Not Feeling Like Yourself

Getting through the day but not feeling like you? Why perimenopause can quietly change how you feel, and a simple way to start making sense of it.

Woman preparing notes before a GP appointment

Track & Discover6 Oct 2026

The HRT Conversation: What to Actually Ask Your GP

Short appointments make HRT talks hard. A practical checklist so you leave feeling heard — not rushed.

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Mind & Emotional Wellbeing29 Sep 2026

When Perimenopause and Everyday Life Collide: Talking to Your Partner

Perimenopause happens at home, not just at the GP. Practical ways to start the conversation without carrying it alone.

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Sleep & Recovery22 Sep 2026

The Skin Changes Nobody Warns You About

Dryness, jawline breakouts, texture shifts — common skin changes in perimenopause that have little to do with your routine.

Woman checking her pulse on a phone in a wellness studio

Body in Motion15 Sep 2026

Why Your Joints Ache and Nobody Mentioned This Could Be Perimenopause

Morning stiffness and random aches are often misread as ageing. Why joint pain can be part of perimenopause — and what helps.

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Mind & Emotional Wellbeing8 Sep 2026

The Libido Conversation Nobody Has With You

Desire changes in perimenopause are common and rarely discussed. What it can look like, why the silence hurts, and what might help.

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Track & Discover1 Sep 2026

Why Your Periods Stopped Making Sense

Early, late, heavy, skipped — irregular periods are often one of the first signs of perimenopause. Here's what that covers and what actually helps.

Woman resting in bed wearing a sleep mask

Sleep & Recovery25 Aug 2026

Why What You've Been Told About Sleep Is Missing the Point

Cool room, no screens, herbal tea — and still not sleeping? Perimenopause sleep disruption is hormonal, not behavioural. Here's what actually helps.

Woman pausing by a window in a moment of self-regulation

Mind & Emotional Wellbeing18 Aug 2026

The Stress Response That Changes Without You Noticing

Feeling more reactive and less clear-headed? Why perimenopause changes how you process stress — and how it connects to focus and mood.

Woman journaling observations about her body over time

Track & Discover11 Aug 2026

You've Been Collecting Data About Yourself for Months

The noticing you're already doing is data. See how Track and Discover turns quiet observation into a picture you can actually use.

Balanced plate representing daily nutrition choices in perimenopause

Nutrition1 Aug 2026

Why the Way You've Always Eaten Stops Working

Eating the same, feeling different? Why perimenopause changes how your body processes food — and why meal timing matters as much as what's on the plate.

Single blood test snapshot compared to a tracked pattern over time

Track & Discover26 Jul 2026

Why Blood Tests Miss the Point

Bloods came back "normal" but you don't feel it? Why NICE guidance favours symptom patterns over hormone tests — and what actually helps.

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Body in Motion21 Jul 2026

You Don't Need to Push Harder in Perimenopause

Same workout, different results? Why the old formula stops working — and what movement at your own capacity actually looks like.

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Track & Discover30 Jun 2026

Testosterone, Hormones, and the Menopause Headlines: What's Worth Knowing

A major investigation into testosterone therapy for women raises real questions. Here's our honest reflection on what it means for your own perimenopause journey.

Diverse group of women in their 40s and 50s having a supportive conversation

Track & Discover23 Jun 2026

What Is Perimenopause? The Early Signs Every Woman Should Know

Many women begin experiencing perimenopause symptoms in their late 30s or 40s — often without realising what's happening. Here's what you need to know.

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Mind & Emotional Wellbeing16 Jun 2026

Sudden Anxiety in Your 40s? Understanding Hormones and Mood Changes

Perhaps you've always been calm and capable — and now you feel on edge. If anxiety feels new or out of character, hormones may be playing a role.

Woman doing strength training with dumbbells at home

Track & Discover9 Jun 2026

Perimenopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps

If you're gaining weight despite eating and exercising the same, hormones may be responsible. Understanding why is the first step to feeling in control again.

Woman lying in bed at night with a warm bedside lamp

Sleep & Recovery2 Jun 2026

Perimenopause and Insomnia: Why You're Waking at 3am

Waking at 3am with a racing heart? It may not be stress. We explore the hormonal causes of sleep disruption in your 40s and what actually helps.

Woman writing in a wellness journal with herbal tea

Track & Discover26 May 2026

Am I in Perimenopause? Symptom Checklist & What to Do Next

Not sure if what you're experiencing is perimenopause? Use our symptom checklist to see the full picture and understand your next steps.

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Track & Discover19 May 2026

Do Perimenopause Symptoms Follow a Pattern?

If you've been wondering why your symptoms feel so unpredictable — you're not imagining it. We explore the role of hormone fluctuations.

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Track & Discover12 May 2026

Our Methodology: The Now For Women 5x5x5 Method

A personalised, evidence-based framework built around three interconnected layers — designed to meet you where you are.

Woman looking contemplatively by a window with a warm cup of tea

Mind & Emotional Wellbeing5 May 2026

Emotional and Cognitive Changes During Perimenopause

Feeling more emotional, forgetful, or unlike yourself? These changes are incredibly common — and neurobiological, not a reflection of your capability.

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Nutrition28 Apr 2026

How Nutrition Supports Hormonal Balance During Perimenopause

If your body feels different in your 40s, nutrition becomes more important — not less. Discover the key nutritional foundations.

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Body in Motion21 Apr 2026

Movement, Energy and Physical Resilience in Perimenopause

If your energy feels lower than it used to, your instinct might be to do less. But movement becomes more important — not less.

Is it stress or is it perimenopause? From hormonal changes to everyday solutions — live with Dr Guillaume Pollet & Elena Lautier, Tuesday 17 November, 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET

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Tired, stretched and not quite yourself, and putting it down to stress?

For many women in their 40s and early 50s, it’s perimenopause, and it often goes unrecognised.