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Menopause changed my life for the better

Sharon explains how surgical menopause has turned her into a more confident version of herself.

How running a marathon changed Sue Northrop's life in her 50s...

Exercise is an important part of life, and Jo explains how it can even help alleviate menopausal symptoms...

Being childless through circumstance can be especially tough after menopause. Sally explains how she coped...

We've come a long way in talking about menopause, but Jane thinks there's still room for improvement.

Thinking of menopause as our 'second spring' is a great way to prepare ourselves for this stage in our lives. Jane offers her top 10 tips...

Can’t tell you how grumpy and a bit down I’ve been feeling this week. Nothing seems to make a shred of difference in shaking me out of this mood...

Lori Ann explains how she has learned of the gifts menopause can bring.

As a powerlifter, Manon doesn't just want to be 'good for her age'. But as she explains, the ageing process means working that much harder...

Menopause can be a time for change in all aspects of our life. Fiona explains how we can do this...

Breast cancer treatment put Sue into menopause - twice. Here she explains how isolated it made her feel.

To have her ovaries removed to avoid cancer, or stick with the status quo and avoid unnecessary surgery? Deborah explains more about her dilemma...

Going through menopause and raising teens means a lot of hormones are raging...

Susan explains when she knew her first 'menopausal moment' had struck...

Menopause awareness is slowly growing. But Veronica thinks it needs to move faster...