It is estimated that around 13 million women in the UK are currently experiencing  perimenopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal symptoms. This equates to around one third of the female population, and studies show that around nine out of ten women have never had any education on menopause.  (UCL, 2023)  

What's more, neither have some health professionals! 

Symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes and irregular periods can affect women’s home and working lives dreadfully. Yet sixty percent of women seek information and advice, only after their symptoms have started and potentially causing them difficulties.

HRT is a salvation for some women, but it does not suit everyone.

If you are looking for natural ways to navigate this difficult life change, essential oils may offer you a simple to use and effective solution to use in isolation or to support other therapies, including HRT. (Aashargeetha, 2023, Tarumi, 2020)