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Deborah - Interview 05

After suffering increasingly severe premenstrual tension (PMT) for which she was prescribed citalopram, Deborah saw a menopause specialist. Monthly Prostap injections for 4 months induced a medical menopause. Now free of PMT she is on HRT.

  • Background

    Deborah is postgraduate student. She is married with three adult children. She started the menopause at age 46. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Judy - Interview 04

    For Judy, the menopause started at 40 with a missed period and coincided with the onset of the autoimmune disorder Myasthenia Gravis. As well as irregular periods over the past 6 years, she has experienced hot flushes which have disrupted her sleep.

  • Background

    Judy is a senior lecturer. She is married with two teenage children. She started the menopause at age 40. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Female