The menopause encyclopedia.

Symptoms, treatments and products in one place, each rated on how well the research backs it. No hype, and nothing we would not tell a friend.

Browse symptoms A–Z
Minoxidil for pattern thinningLicensed medicine, decades of trials
Strong evidence
Rosemary oil for thinning hairOne trial, in men only
Weak evidence
Semi-permanent color over permanent dyeFewer health concerns in a large study
Some evidence
Serums that "reverse" gray hairSupplier data only so far
Weak evidence

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18 symptoms and 16 treatments so far, with more added every week.

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Hair

20 products on our review list

Skin and body

15 products on our review list

Sleep and cooling

15 products on our review list

Supplements

15 products on our review list

Intimate health

8 products on our review list

Clothing and bras

7 products on our review list

Tests, apps and services

11 products on our review list

Period and leak underwear

4 products on our review list

Nail care

3 products on our review list

Pelvic floor

2 products on our review list

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