Testosterone in women: more than a “male hormone”
General health information, last reviewed October 2026 Many people think of testosterone as a male hormone. In fact, women make it too, and it’s one of the main sex hormones in the female body. A 2026 review in the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews summarised the research on what testosterone does in women. Here’s an overview […]
Perimenopause: the signs women often miss
Last reviewed: October 2026 When women think of menopause, they usually picture hot flushes and periods stopping. But the years leading up to menopause, called perimenopause, can start with changes that are much easier to miss or to blame on something else. Knowing what to look for can help. What is perimenopause? Menopause is your […]
Menopausal hormone therapy: what it does well, and what the evidence really says
Last reviewed: October 2026 Menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT (you may also know it as HRT), is one of the most studied treatments in women’s health. Yet many women still carry worries from headlines more than 20 years old. Here is what MHT is, what it does well, and what the evidence now shows. What […]
Why weight changes in midlife, and what actually helps
Last reviewed: October 2026 “I’m eating the same and doing the same, but my body is changing.” It is one of the most common things people say in their 40s and 50s. It is not in your head, and it is not a lack of willpower. Several things change in midlife at once. It’s not […]
Low testosterone in men: what’s real and what’s marketing
Last reviewed: October 2026 Tired, low drive, putting on weight around the middle, not feeling as sharp as you used to? Online ads and social media will often tell you the answer is “low T”. The reality is more complicated. Low testosterone is a real medical condition, but it is less common than marketing suggests, […]
What happens at your first Cortex Telehealth consult
Last reviewed: October 2026 Seeing a new health practitioner by telehealth can feel unfamiliar. This article explains what to expect at Cortex Telehealth, from booking through to follow-up, so there are no surprises. Who you’ll see All consultations at Cortex Telehealth are with Brett Jones, a Nurse Practitioner. Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced […]