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Despite hot flushes, night sweats, poor memory and mood swings, Sallie did not let the menopause bother her. She believes there is too much doom and gloom associated with the menopause and welcomes the change as a time of greater independence and freedom.
Sallie is a support worker. She is divorced with six adult children. She started the menopause at age 48 and had her last period at 51. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
For Anne the menopause marks a new stage in her life. While hot flushes had a significant impact on her sleep, she believes that positive thinking, diet, exercise and over-counter products have helped her successfully manage the menopause transition.
Anne is a part-time company secretary. She is married with three adult children. She started the menopause at age 55 and had her last period at 57. Ethnic background/nationality: White...
Cynthia expected an easy passage through the menopause. Severe hot flushes however have had a significant impact on her well-being. She has tried a range of alternative therapies and herbal products, but is now finding relief by taking a low dose HRT.
Cynthia is a part-time administrator. She is married with two adult sons. She started the menopause at age 48 and had her last period at 51. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Beverley thought she was pregnant when her periods became irregular in her late thirties. Despite symptoms, her GP felt she was too young for menopause. A blood test later confirmed menopause. Menopause took away her choice of having more children.
Beverley is an anti-social behaviour caseworker. She is divorced with two adult daughters. She started the menopause at age 38 and had her last period at 46. Ethnic background/nationality: Black...
Nancy sailed through menopause in her mid-40s with no symptoms. Diagnosed as being at risk of osteoporosis, she took HRT for 10 years. A recent mastectomy has made her wonder about the possible link between long-term use of HRT and breast cancer.
Nancy is a teacher. She is married with three adult children. She started the menopause at age 45 and had her last period at 47. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Karen started the menopause at 40, with hot flushes and mood swings having a considerable impact on her life. Initially prescribed HRT, this was discontinued following surgery to remove fibroids and polyps. Experienced withdrawal symptoms for 6 months.
Karen is now retired after working as a partner in her husband’s plumbing business. She is married with two adult children. She started the menopause at age 40 and had...
After a year of irregular periods, Eileen reached the menopause at the age of 56. Asthma, an underactive thyroid and a divorce in midlife have influenced her menopause experience. Apart from mild hot flushes in the past year she has had few symptoms.
Eileen is a finance assistant. She is divorced with three adult sons. She started the menopause at age 55 and had her last period at 56. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
