More than half the world's population will experience menopause in their lifetime. So the number of misconceptions which still surround the topic is disappointing at best.
On average, women will hit menopause at the age of 51, while perimenopause can start as early as the late 30s. More than 75% of women will get symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine. Hot flushes, brittle bones, anxiety, depression, brain fog, low libido, UTIs, insomnia, joint pain and heavy vaginal bleeding are just a few debilitating side effects that women can experience.
Usually multiple symptoms are experienced at once, which can have a devastating impact on someone's life. WalesOnline previously spoke to Tracey Bowen and Lisa Nicholls whose symptoms were so serious that it led to the end of their careers.
