Endometriosis affects millions of women, yet it’s often diagnosed so late - sometimes years after symptoms begin. Painful periods, pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, or digestive discomfort are not ‘just part of your cycle’.

We all know stress affects how we feel, but it does a lot more than just make us tired or irritable  -  it has a direct impact on our hormones.

In recent years, online finger-prick hormone tests have become increasingly popular. But as a hormone specialist, I all too often see patients who have relied on these tests, only to find the results confusing, incomplete, or misleading.

It’s a common assumption: if you’re gaining weight, your metabolism must be slow. In reality, weight changes are rarely caused by metabolism alone.

While alcohol is best enjoyed in moderation, I also understand that completely avoiding it over Christmas isn’t always realistic. But the truth is that alcohol is a known inflammatory trigger in the body and From a hormonal perspective, this becomes increasingly impactful during perimenopause and menopause.

In clinic, I meet many patients who arrive with complex symptoms but one simple question: “Could this be my hormones?” To answer that properly, we need to understand what hormones actually are.