Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, and it can be the result of infection, irritation, or bruising, or even a combination of these three factors. What symptoms can you experience? An overwhelming urge to urinate every few minutes, normally with little urine to pass. Burning pain during urination. What can cause cystitis? There are […]
Osteoporosis and weight gain can be symptoms of the menopause
Weight gain during the menopause During the menopause you may become aware that you are gaining weight especially around your middle. As your ovaries produce less oestrogen, your body tries to compensate by making you fatter. Fat around the middle manufactures oestrogen and so can offset the lower levels of oestrogen produced by the ovaries. […]