Maternity bras are a whole new world of wonder for women to enter into as soon as their Michael Bublés start taking over their upper body. It can be a strange experience, entering that world where an F Cup means … Read More
Miriam’s revealing interview for the Daily Mail’s Definite Article
Each week the Daily Mail ask a celebrity a set of devilishly probing questions – and only accept THE definitive answer. Dr Miriam Stoppard gives her definitive answers to our most probing questions – ‘People think I’m frivolous because I love … Read More
Meet Miriam at The Baby Show – Earls Court, October 19-21
Meet Miriam at The Baby Show – Earls Court, October 19-21 The Baby Show is the essential event for pregnancy, birth, baby and beyond. You’ll find great shopping, lots of special offers, expert information plus it’s a great day out. … Read More
Miriam’s Colombia trip with Plan UK to meet her sponsored child
I’ve imagined many times how this meeting might go. I’m a stranger to Mariana and she could well reject me. But I underestimate Mariana. As I step from the truck she rushes towards me, arms outstretched and leaps into my … Read More
When does the menopause begin?
In the run up to menopause, the production of sex hormones slows down, the ovaries stop producing eggs and monthly periods become less frequent and eventually stop altogether. After the menopause you can no longer get pregnant. The symptoms that … Read More
What happens during the menopause?
1. The premenopause is the beginning of the climacteric (usually the early 40s) when periods may be heavy and irregular. 2. The perimenopause is the stage (usually a few years) on either side of your last period when physical symptoms … Read More
What can I do to help my menopausal symptoms?
To cope with hot flushes try to keep the room temperature fairly low and wear loose rather than tight clothing (cottons are good). At night it may be useful to have blankets that you can peel off easily if you … Read More
Osteoporosis – causes and treatment
Who’s at risk? Osteoporosis is a particular problem for women after the menopause. Before that, healthy bone is constantly renewed and repaired by special cells called osteoblasts. The activity of these cells is controlled mainly by hormones, including oestrogen. As … Read More
Is there such a thing as the male menopause?
To date, there is no evidence to suggest that men do experience major hormonal or psychological changes in mid-life. Minor chemical and hormonal changes do occur, but they are relatively insignificant. The symptoms that do increase in men with advancing … Read More