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Perimenopause on the Frontline: Questions From Women in Policing.
Perimenopause is easy to miss in shift-based, high-pressure jobs because its symptoms look like stress or fatigue. When I spoke to police and emergency services staff for World Menopause Day, their questions centred on six things: hormone therapy and family history, testosterone, night sweats, building muscle safely, food and weight, and how to raise it at work. Here's what the evidence says on each, plus a free tracker to help you take a clear picture to your GP.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Oct 306 min read


Sex Drive, Pleasure and Body Shifts in Perimenopause and Menopause
What actually changes, what the research does and doesn't know, and what to do about it. Including the parts nobody puts in the pamphlet.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Sep 67 min read


The Perimenopause Playbook for Men
A supply chain leader I met recently sat in on a talk I gave on perimenopause, then wrote a genuinely thoughtful LinkedIn post about it - brain fog, disrupted sleep, and how risky it still feels for women to mention either at work. Good instinct. But "I listened and it moved me" is the opening chapter, not the whole book. So, here's the rest of it: specific, practical, occasionally irreverent advice for the men living or working alongside a woman in perimenopause.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Sep 44 min read


Why "Living Naturally" Feels Impossible When Nothing Around You Is Natural
There's a real scientific idea called "evolutionary mismatch." It basically says humans evolved for one set of conditions (sunlight, movement, real food, occasional stress) and now live in a completely different set (screens, chairs, snack packets, constant stress). Your body didn't get the memo. The fix isn't moving to a cave. It's figuring out which mismatch is hitting you hardest and fixing that one first.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Aug 255 min read


How to eat through Perimenopause: A Fueling Guide That Actually Holds Up
This one is about what to actually do, how to fuel your body through perimenopause so you come out the other side stronger, steadier, and better protected for the decades that follow.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Aug 75 min read


Menopause, Inflammation & Inner Power: Lessons from Dr. Rhonda Patrick on the Diary of a CEO
Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Diary of a CEO revealed how inflammation, nutrient gaps, and cellular aging quietly shape midlife health. We unpacked her research and translated it into practical steps for women in perimenopause — covering micronutrient deficiencies, the real meaning of longevity, and a simple daily reset inspired by her protocol.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Jun 304 min read


The Perimenopause Misinformation Problem: How to Tell Science from Noise
Perimenopause advice online is louder than ever. How to tell evidence from marketing -symptom overclaiming, unregulated supplements and telehealth scripts.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Jun 86 min read


Does Strength Training Improve Brain Function in Midlife?
New research published in Up to 60% of women experience brain fog during perimenopause - but new research shows resistance training may slow biological brain aging by up to 2 years. Here's what the science says, and what midlife women can do about it.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
May 244 min read


Why Your Gut Goes Haywire in Perimenopause-And What You Can Actually Do About It
Bloating, new food intolerances, and a gut that suddenly has opinions about everything? There's a real biological reason this happens in perimenopause — your hormones and your gut microbiome are deeply connected, and when oestrogen starts fluctuating, both are affected. Here's what's actually going on, and what genuinely helps.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Apr 256 min read


Perimenopause Brain Fog: Why Your Brain Isn't Broken -And What's Actually Happening
Perimenopause brain fog is real, measurable, and driven by
hormonal changes — not early dementia. Here's what's actually
happening in your brain and what you can do about it.

Dorota Gancarz, MSc
Apr 215 min read
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