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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Siobhan McNally

Why menopause symptoms feel worse in colder weather – and what to do about them

Following a record-breaking summer, the seasons are finally changing. But what effect does the cooler weather have on those going through menopause?

“The cold weather can make going through perimenopause and menopause worse for some women, and make their symptoms harder to manage,” says Dr Nikki Ramskill, women’s health GP, British Menopause Society (BMS) registered menopause specialist and founder of The Female Health Doctor Clinic in Milton Keynes.

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