IN Menopause Awareness Month, it’s great to see more celebrities talk about their experiences. It reminds women they are not alone if, and when, symptoms occur . 3 Sun columnist Dr Zoe advises readers on their health Credit: Olivia West The best way to prepare for perimenopause, when hormone levels start to decline in the lead-up to menopause, is to get informed.
Familiarise yourself with symptoms that might strike – they can be unexpected or different to how you imagined. Most of us are aware of hot flushes, but what about brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, low libido or discomfort during sex due to vaginal dryness? It’s important men talk with their partners about menopause, too. READ MORE FROM DR ZOE ASK DR ZOE I have a poo once every 5 days - is this normal? Dr Zoe answers your questions ASK DR ZOE I am perimenopausal - will I experience the same symptoms I had in puberty? It can test relationships but requires patience and understanding.
After all, women can feel low in self-esteem. But it’s not all doom and gloom – many women report feeling fabulous in mid-life, with more confidence and understanding of themselves. Here’s a selection of what readers have asked me this week.
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