The modern menopause: three women on putting health and happiness first

The loud and public discussion of menopause over the past few years has been nothing short of a revolution in women’s healthcare. But with so much coverage in books, podcasts and on social media, it’s easy to forget that not too long ago, few people talked openly about hot flushes or brain fog – unless it was to poke fun at them. Women would silently despair as a familiar word eluded them and would head to the office toilets to cool down, anxious not to be seen as “past it” by colleagues.

Menopause is still an area that’s underfunded and under-researched but at least it’s no longer taboo, and we are getting rid of attitudes that distanced women from the knowledge they needed to access support.