Active Health Episode 3: Urinary Incontinence in Runners
Unbelievably, one in three women leak urine when they cough, jump or run. This is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It’s a huge problem for women who run or those…
Can I run straight after a cervical smear test?
I need to make an appointment for my cervical screening test. Are you up to date with yours? When I was a GP, a patient asked me if she was…
When can I run after a miscarriage?
**Trigger warning** First of all, if you’re reading this after a miscarriage, I’m so sorry this has happened to you. I am very fortunate not to have lost a baby…
Perimenopausal Athletes and Beyond: a Free Virtual Masterclass Series
Have you noticed your exercise getting harder? Maybe you’re struggling with a lack of energy, aching joints or brain fog? If you’re a woman, this could be the peri-menopause. The…
Quick Question – Can I exercise during my period?
Cramps, heavy bleeding, fatigue. Periods don’t exactly make you want to bound out of the door do they? But, is it actually ok to exercise when you have your period?…
Tips for Peri-menopausal Anxiety
My last blog talked about how common anxiety is around the menopause and how women often don’t realise that hormonal changes can be the underlying cause for their anxious symptoms…
Anxiety in the Peri-menopause
Anxiety is very common. In 2013 there were more than 8 million cases of anxiety in the UK and with the Covid-19 pandemic, there are certainly many more this year….
Quick Question – How do I know if I’m peri-menopausal?
This time last year BBC Breakfast ran their brilliant menopause coverage which increased awareness, educated and informed the public on this important topic. I made a contribution and visited the…
Active Women Interview – meet Kirsten Huesch
After connecting on social media, I met up with Kirsten at the Women In Sport – Empower 18 conference in London in October. Chatting away to her over lunch (whilst…
Active Women Interview – meet Katie Harper
I first met Katie when I discovered Cumbrian Girls Can. I live right on the Lancashire-Cumbria border and have spent many happy working days in Cumbria, I was also aware…