PCOS is a multi-system metabolic condition that affects up to 1 in 5 women in the UK It can have a devastating effect on a woman’s self esteem as women can experience distressing symptoms including reduced fertility, excessive facia...
The retirement age currently for a woman in the UK is 65 with the government planning to increase it to 67 over the next 10 years This means that a woman might spend 15 plus menopausal years in the office, […]...
As we continue our series exploring the bio-chemical changes that can take place in women in the middle years, Dr Harper caught up with Dr Vera Martins, consultant naturopath and herbalist at MPowder, for her guidance on naturally boosting ...
Dr Harper spoke to the founder of Mpowder, Rebekah Brown, a like-minded perimenopausal woman who also started her business in the middle of hormonal turbulence Where did the idea of MPowder come from Well – the motivation was entirely...
With a significant percentage of women suffering from insomnia symptoms when going through menopause, plus the additional anxiety and sleeplessness created by the Coronavirus crisis, if you’ve found yourself spending more time awake at ni...
Dr Shahzadi Harper recently joined Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning on ITV to answer viewers’ questions about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) The condition affects one in five women and some don’t even realise t...
Dr Shahzadi Harper joins Meg Matthews and Carolyn Van Beers as resident doctor on the new and exclusive Meg’s Menopause Show that is aired on Women’s Radio Station Meg’s Menopause Show deals with all things menopause and i...
Loss of libido is a common symptom for women during perimenopause and menopause with studies showing that approximately 50% of women experience some loss of sexual desire It’s also common to experience vaginal dryness and discomfort durin...
Dr Shahzadi Harper joins Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin on their weekly podcast unravelling the challenges of midlife Should you take HRT or not How do you treat the symptoms of perimenopause Dr Harper talks through all the emotional and [...
Mood imbalance, or mood swings are a chart-topping menopause symptom Many women say that they start to feel less like themselves and cannot explain why Menopausal symptoms can be difficult and coupled with the normal day-to-day stresses suc...
