Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — menopause and yoga

Early menopause affects around 5% of women aged 40 to 45, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed. Surgical menopause — triggered by removal of both ovaries — can occur at any age and brings an abrupt loss of both oestrogen and testosterone. This article combines a first-person account of early and surgical menopause with a clinical overview of causes, health risks, and the importance of comprehensive hormone testing. Whether your menopause arrived early, unexpectedly, or surgically, understanding your hormone status is the essential first step towards effective, personalised treatment.

Hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety, insomnia and brain fog — menopause can feel overwhelming. But what is actually happening biochemically? In this case study, Dr. Kate Placzek and Dr. Allison Smith walk through the test results of Julia, a newly postmenopausal woman, showing exactly how hormone and neurotransmitter imbalances drive menopausal symptoms — and what can be done about it.