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Lawrence Higgins
Managing editor
BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
Lawrence works with the clinical director to make sure everything is accurate, up to date, and a great read. His career includes being deputy editor on one of the world's leading business magazines, writing Prime Ministerial speeches, and advising FTSE 100 companies on their media and editorial profiles. Lawrence lives by the sea and is a qualified beach surf lifesaver. He is passionate about the wellbeing benefits that being outdoors and can bring us.
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From 2026, questions about menopause will be included in routine NHS health checks for all women over 40 years old. But whilst your doctor will ask you about menopause directly, it’s vital that you must find out what you need to know about how you are feeling. We asked a panel of menopause experts the key questions you should ask.
Falling oestrogen levels at menopause can cause skin changes such as dryness, loss of elasticity, dark spots, breakouts, and slow wound healing. However, with the right care it is possible to reduce these effects. Here we show what you can do help your skin through this time of change.
Getting outdoors, breathing in fresh air, moving around, and enjoying nature is a great way to boost your wellbeing. It can also help ease the symptoms of menopause. Read on to see why it helps and what you can do to make the most of it.
Many women experience sleep disturbances during and after menopause, as well as in the preceding years (perimenopause). We ask the experts about how to treat these issues to improve sleep and boost health and wellbeing.
Myths persist about side effects and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause. Here we fact check the reality behind the rumours and misconceptions and give you the truth about taking this medicine which plays a vital role in helping you live with menopause more comfortably and healthily.
