The majority of us have heard of the menopause and believe it to be a time in a woman’s life where her hormones change and periods stop.

Whilst this is true, there is also a timeframe before this called the perimenopause which is often mis-understood as the menopause starting.

Here we give you the lowdown on the menopause, from what it means and how it may manifest itself, to the treatments available, plus a whole host of tips to help you through it.

We explore exactly what HRT is, answer some commonly asked questions and highlight the alternatives available.