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WHY AM I BLEEDING? Q Roughly five years ago, I had my last period and was lucky to have been spared most menopausal symptoms that many of my friends told me about. So I never went on hormone replaceme

In the past, most people associated the menopause with hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Not all women experience these, but there’s no doubt they are very common. However, we now know th

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My Weekly’s favourite GP Dr Sarah Jarvis from TV and radio writes for you Very few of us are fond of the shorter days and colder weather which start to come around at this time of year. If you live wi

Menopause usually occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can occur earlier naturally or following surgery to remove the ovaries or womb. It is marked by a drop in oestrogen levels,