Afra
About Afra
Afra is a former print journalist, news editor and award-winning feature writer turned online content editor, radio presenter and pro-blogger.
With a teacher and a journalist as parents it is unsurprising that Afra first started to create “newspapers” as a very young child, moving on to the real thing after graduating.
She met her husband in 1991, married in 1992 and moved to an idyllic English village just outside London.
Now writing under the name MadMumOf7 she is — you guessed it! — a mother of seven, dealing with menopause, type 2 diabetes and fibromyalgia.
Her writing style is best described as lighthearted as she believes maintaining a sense of humor can be useful when dealing with sometimes intimate issues.
Afra describes her approach to dealing with her own healthcare issues as “determined” and is open minded to considering all forms of treatment and medicine, including mainstream and homeopathic. This reflects in her articles, which are always thoroughly researched and often draw on her own personal experiences.
Afra's Work
What All Women Should Know About Menopause
What is menopause? Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops because of hormonal changes. This happens in your late 40s or early 50s.
What Happens to Your Hormones During Menopause?
During menopause, women may experience a decrease in estrogen and progestogen levels causing unwanted symptoms. Learn more about menopause and hormones.
When Does Menopause Start Exactly?
When does menopause start? For many women, menopause may commonly start between the ages of 45 to 55 years old, but it can also start earlier than that.
Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Menopause
Appointments with medical professionals are often short; it is very easy to forget what you want to talk about. It pays to be prepared.
The Top 18 Best Estrogen Rich Foods to Include In Your Diet
Soy, pistachios, and cherries are all types of estrogen rich foods for menopause. Learn what other foods increase and decrease estrogen naturally.
Is Hormone Therapy Right for Me?
Hormone therapy for menopause has been used for decades to help relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.
What You Need to Know About Birth Control and Menopause
Birth control and menopause don't seem to go together. But for some women it can be difficult to know when to stop taking birth control after menopause.
When Does Menopause Start, and How Long Does It Last?
Does it feel like your menopausal symptoms have been hanging around forever? How long does menopause last, anyway? Learn all about it here.