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The science of adrenals

The science of adrenals, and how it plays hand in hand with perimenopause and women's hormone health.
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Symptoms of Perimenopause

As you would already know, perimenopause symptoms are mostly caused by changing levels of hormones produced by our ovaries. During our 40's and leading into perimenopause these hormones fluctuate wildly. It's like being a teenager...
Things my mother told me - by Kate Guaran - Eir Women

Things my mother told me

Eir Women came about to ensure women talk more about things we never talk about, and to be there to support each other.  So, I reflected on what my mum told me about being a...
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Hormone focus: Oestrogen

As women hit their early 40's, their hormone levels naturally start to fluctuate, including the levels of oestrogen. This can lead to a whole host of symptoms that are about as fun as getting a...
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I'm 40, so what?

Taking care of your health is crucial as you enter your 40's. Read more here.
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Will the real teenager please stand up!

From your early 40’s, a woman's oestrogen and progesterone levels can fluctuate widely, much like they do during puberty in teenagers. These hormonal fluctuations can cause a variety of physical and emotional changes – hello irregular...
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Why we created Eir

Thanks for joining us at Eir. We created this space for our fellow women, to bring together community and knowledge around health over 40. Our brand is built on the values of: Knowledge is your...
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Glossary

Did you know we have created a glossary of ingredients and topics important for women over 40?
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So what's the big deal here - what is perimenopause?

When most of us discuss menopausal symptoms and changes, we are mostly actually talking about the changes that happen during perimenopause.  This can last up to 10 years, and start from around 40 years of...