The menopause WHAT’S NORMAL what’s not?

In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. However, symptoms can start many years before that – known as the perimenopause, which kicks in as the oestrogen levels in the body start to drop. Perimenopause usually starts around a few years before periods stop, and the menopause lasts around four years after, although one in 10 women suffer for up to 12 years, according to the NHS. The menopause can cause physical and psychological issues, and while most women experience