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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

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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

Whether you’re struggling with brain fog or thinning hair, or feel confused about HRT, these tips from leading experts will help you thrive in midlife

Q Last weekend, we were at our friends’ barbecue. I noticed that the chicken looked a little undercooked and, afterwards, my husband and I both had sickness and diarrhoea. The sickness has settled but

Q A while ago, I was diagnosed with depression when my first marriage broke up. I took medication for a year and, with help from my GP and friends, I thought I was fully recovered. Happily, I’m now re