Menopause
Profiles - Early menopause
Jackie - Interview 07
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.
Margaret - Interview 15
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 - Interview 22
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.
Liz - Interview 24
Liz is a teacher. She is divorced with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 36. Ethnic background/nationality' White European.
Rhonda - Interview 32
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 - Interview 36
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 - Interview 44
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.