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Following a total hysterectomy at age 37, Jackie was prescribed HRT. Severe symptoms in the past year led to increased dose of HRT and testosterone patches for energy. Feels depressed but draws strength from an online menopause support group.
Jackie is not working at present. She is married with an adult stepdaughter. A premature menopause followed a total hysterectomy at age 37. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Five years after a hysterectomy at age 37, Margaret's remaining ovary failed. Menopausal symptoms included night sweats. Prescribed HRT but discontinued after diagnosis of breast cancer. Recent problems with vaginal dryness and loss of libido.
Margaret is a retired administrator. She is married with no children. Following a partial hysterectomy at age 37, she began to have menopause symptoms at 42. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Louise experienced a premature menopause following an operation to remove ovarian cysts. Mood swings, persistent hot flushes and sweats, and loss of fertility impacted significantly on Louise's well-being. She has now been on HRT for over four years.
Louise is a postgraduate student. She is single with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 31 following removal of ovarian cysts. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
A premature menopause coinciding with plans to have a baby has had a profound effect on all aspects of Liz 's life. Prescribed HRT to relieve her menopausal symptoms and to prevent osteoporosis, she finds support in an early menopause group.
Liz is a teacher. She is divorced with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 36. Ethnic background/nationality: White European.
For Rhonda, the onset of menopause followed a mastectomy for breast cancer and removal of both ovaries. Treated with tamoxifen, she is now taking Arimidex. Night sweats impact on her sleep but she is unable to take HRT.
Rhonda is a training and development manager. She is married with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 37 following treatment for cancer. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Christina's periods stopped at age 42 but she still suffers from hot flushes, sweats, poor memory, and mood swings. Unable to take HRT, she feels embarrassed and misunderstood at work. Weight gain and stress incontinence have eroded her confidence.
Christina is an administrative assistant. She is single with an adult son. She started the menopause at age 40 and had her last period at 42. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Katherine had a premature menopause following a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease and treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She was prescribed the pill for many years before starting HRT. She finds support in an early menopause group.
Katherine is a TV production manager. She is single with no children. She had an early menopause at age 21 following treatment for cancer. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
