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What is Menopause?

A natural process Menopause in women is a natural process that is defined as the absence of menstrual bleeding for 12 months¹. Perimenopause (the period before menopause) and post-menopause (the period after menopause) are…

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Menopausal symptoms: individual women, individual experiences, but you are not…

Common symptoms, with different intensities Menopause is linked to strong hormonal changes in women’s bodies,…

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Psychological consequences of menopause

While not directly linked to psychiatric illness¹, menopause is likely to be a period of psychological…

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