Hormone Health Resources for Patients
Here we share several hormone health resources for patients that we hope you might find useful, all about the perimenopause, menopause and other related topics.
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Balance App: The free balance app allows you to track your symptoms, access personalised expert content, download a Health Report, share stories in the community and lots more.
Dipsea: Dipsea is an app for Sexy Stories, Sleep Scenes, and Wellness Sessions designed to turn you on and then tuck you in.
Me vs PMDD: Me v PMDD makes symptom tracking for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder incredibly simple and is accompanied by easy-to-read symptom graphs that can help you and your doctor understand and more effectively treat PMDD.
OMGYes: Based on findings from the largest-ever research study into women’s pleasure, OMGYes offers inspiration for women, men & couples, solo or together with super-honest videos, animations & how-to’s.
PreMentricS: Designed by Gynaecologists, this easy to use app is intended for use by patients, clinicians, general practitioners and partners to diagnose Pre Menstrual disorders appropriately and aid in treatment provision. As well as clinical diagnosis and treatment monitoring, this app which costs less than a UK prescription charge can be used for research purposes.
Squeezy: Squeezy is the multi-award winning app supporting people with their pelvic floor muscle exercise programmes. Designed by chartered physiotherapists specialising in women’s and men’s pelvic health and recommended by the NHS.
Menopause: The One Stop Guide | Kathy Abernathy
Oestrogen Matters | Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris
A compelling defence of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and empowering readers to make informed decisions about their health.
The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer | Prof Greenhalgh and Dr O’Riordan
Written by an academic GP and a former breast surgeon, this books provides simple explanations of various treatments and practical advice for coping with emotional burdens, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and relationships after treatment.
The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism | Dr Jen Gunter
In The Menopause Manifesto Dr Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice.
The Hite Report: A nationwide study on female sexuality | Shere Hite
Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: a cognitive behavioural self-help guide to the menopause | Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith
A cognitive-behavioural self-help guide to menopause by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith. CBT has proven medical benefits in managing symptoms for women who opt not to use HRT or are unable to do so for medical reason.
Me and my menopausal vagina | Jane Lewis
Offers practical advice and humour regarding living with vulval and vaginal atrophy (now known as GSM).
Menopausing | Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter
Includes personal stories, scientific explanations, myth debunking about HRT, and practical advice for managing perimenopause and menopause.
The Complete Guide to the Menopause | Dr Annice Mukherjee
Endocrinologist with evidence-based lifestyle advice suitable for managing symptoms and improving health, whether or not HRT is an option.
Menopause: All you need to know in one concise manual | Dr Louise Newson
Preparing for the perimenopause and menopause | Dr Louise Newson
The Power Decade | Susan Saunders
Offers practical advice on thriving after menopause, focusing on physical and mental health.
The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause| Dr Short and Dr Leonhardt
The Pelvic Floor Bible | Jane Simpson (Continence Specialist)
Provides guidance on preventing and curing pelvic floor problems at every life stage.
- British Menopause Society YouTube Channel
- Let’s Talk Gynae Cancers
- Trying to right 20 years of misinformation and hysteria about HRT – Professor Rob Langer
- Vaginal dryness with Jane Lewis
- You are what you eat, with the Healthy Eating Doctor
- The Difference Between Body Identical and Bioidentical Hormones
- The silent problem: vaginal dryness
- Vaginal Dryness and Menopause Related Urinary Symptoms
- Your Utrogestan questions answered by Dr Sarah Ball
Women’s Health Concern
The patient arm of the British Menopause Society, offering evidence-based information and helpful factsheets.
Menopause Matters
Founded by Dr. Heather Currie, past chair of the British Menopause Society, Menopause Matters provides up-to-date and accurate information, a forum and a regular magazine.
Daisy Network
Support for women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (menopause under the age of 40).
National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes
Offers support for anyone suffering from PMS or PMDD.
Royal Osteoporosis Society
Contains information on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Further Hormone Health Resources for Patients by Topic
- Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS)
- The ROS Osteoporosis Risk Checker Tool
- The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has information and resources on bone health and osteoporosis.
- The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Resource Center
For further information and resources, you can head to our patient page on Bone Health.
Support Charities
- General gynae cancer charity – Eve Appeal
- Womb cancer – Peaches Womb Cancer Trust
- Cervical cancer – Jo’s Trust
- Ovarian cancer – Target Ovarian Cancer
- Macmillan
- Gynae cancer diagnosis support: Go Girls
- Pelvic radiation disease information and support: PRDA UK
Relevant Articles
- BMS Article – Progestogens and endometrial protection
For further information and resources, you can head to our patient page all about endometriosis.
- British Heart Foundation
- QRISK
- BMS Article – HRT after myocardial infarction
- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has resources on heart health and disease prevention, and publications about heart and vascular diseases
For further information and resources, you can head to our patient page on Heart Health.
- Pelvic Roar – a physiotherapy-led campaign that encompasses the enormous variety of health promotion and awareness activities for pelvic health in place around the world.
- The Daisy Network: a charity for women with POI
- The Society for Reproductive Medicine Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) Fact Sheet
- The National Fragile X Foundation’s Fragile X-Associated POI (FXPOI) contains answers to questions about FXPOI.
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (Beyond the Basics) – this evidence-based, physician-authored resource offers information on POI that women and their families can use to make decisions about care.
- National Association for Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
- The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD)
- Building a bridge to emotional and sexual intimacy
- Mind the Gap, by Dr Karen Guerney
- The surprising truth about desire everyone needs to know
- Jo Divine Sexual Health Blog
- Coco-Berlin body-love workout connects mind/body through sensual awareness
- Dipsea is an app for Sexy Stories, Sleep Scenes, and Wellness Sessions designed to turn you on and then tuck you in.
- OMGYes: Based on findings from the largest-ever research study into women’s pleasure, OMGYes offers inspiration for women, men & couples, solo or together with super-honest videos, animations & how-to’s.
- Dr Ranjan Chatterjee Podcast Episode
- Deliciously Ella Podcast
- A Presentation on treating insomnia in 10 minutes with Dr Hugh Selsick
- Sleepio is a six-week clinically proven programme used to treat insomnia, available free on the NHS
- Sleep Station is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that can help you sleep better after just four sessions, providing guided self-help and the personal support you need to improve your sleep.
- Sleepful
For further information and resources, you can head to our patient page on sleep and the menopause.
Please find below UK guidelines including:
- A Framework for Managing Vulval Disease from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
- What is the role of vulval infiltration of adipose-derived mesenchymal cells and platelet-rich plasma (aka ‘fat transfer’) in women with vulval lichen sclerosus?
- Vulvovaginal Thrush
- Vulvodynia
- Lichen Sclerosus
Clinical Standards
BSSVD Guidance on Management
- BSSVD Guidance for Health Professionals on Management of Lichen Sclerosus
- Vulval Lichen Sclerosus Follow up Guidance
International Guidelines
Please be aware that all medical information provided on this website is intended to be accurate and comprehensive. However, it is general advice and should not substitute consulting your personal doctor for individual guidance.
