Women often ask me whether cryotherapy helps with perimenopause. I’ve run a clinic since 2017, so you might expect a simple yes. The honest answer is that the research isn’t there yet.
What the research covers
The UK work I know of is a 2021 pilot by Ruth Hyde of Cryojuvenate with the University of Kent. Nine perimenopausal women completed six whole-body cryotherapy sessions in one week. There was no placebo group, and larger controlled research is needed.
A study that size is a reason to keep asking questions. It can’t tell us that cryotherapy eases symptoms, so we don’t say that it does.
Where to go for treatment
If you want to talk about treatment for perimenopause or menopause, speak to your GP or a menopause specialist. Cryotherapy is not a replacement for that care, and it isn’t suitable for everyone, so a clinician checks suitability first.
If you’d like to start with a conversation
Our Hormonal Health Assessment is a clinician-led appointment with a written plan. You can ask anything, including whether cryotherapy is right for you.
Maria