Where menopause used to be something rarely talked about, in recent years - and partly thanks to celebrities like Jo Whiley and Davina McCall being open about their experiences - it has become much less taboo.
Many companies now have policies in place to help their staff members going through the menopause and there is a wide variety of new products available to deal with the symptoms and side effects, ranging from traditional HRT, or hormone replacement therapy, through to homeopathic and natural remedies.
There are currently more than 30 recognised possible mental and physical symptoms of menopause which can severely impact everyday life including anxiety and low mood, concentration issues, brain fog, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, itching skin and reduced libido.
