Women have revealed the positive things about the menopause, including not having periods, the end of PMS – and having more confidence. A poll of 1,000 women, who are currently or have been through the menopause, found that while it is often seen as a challenge, more than a third (34%) never felt “freer” than when it was all over.
Other benefits include experiencing a new lease of life, and feeling more stable hormonally. Some women also enjoyed better sex and a higher libido, as well as feeling fitter and truer to themselves.
The research was commissioned by Vitabiotics Menopace, whose ambassador and TV broadcaster, Gabby Logan, said: “We wanted to show that while the menopause can be a challenging life stage, many women find there are positives, and the more communication with friends, family, and colleagues, the better.
