Some celebrities think it’s time we talked openly about this stage in a woman’s life and are encouraging others to break the stigma by sharing their experiences
Hormones can be unbalanced at any age by various aspects of modern life and they effect everything from our weight to our sex drive, but a simple test could help bring you back to balance.
Mentions menopause and you picture flushing, forgetfulness and temper flares. Yet these symptoms usually begin in perimenopause – the beginning of the end of your periods (but not your life!).
Foodie Sophie Gray and radio broadcaster Nerida Ashcroft have launched a fun and pithy podcast series that delves into the unexpected issues that come up for women in their midlife years.
Now To Love talks to menopause and hormone replacement therapy expert Janice Rymer about the importance of raising awareness and understanding about the menopause.
Sasha Perry feared new partner Rob Garrett would "reject" her when she told him she had gone into early menopause. Instead he held her closer and joined her on her quest to have a baby.
If you’re a woman over 40, just hearing the word "menopause" can get your pulse racing, bring on a hot flush, and make you anxious, angry and tearful all at the same time.
Integrative health expert Dr Kathleen Wills explores the issue of hormone imbalance – a condition which affects huge numbers of Kiwi women – and suggests some natural remedies.
Suzanne Paul talks about the tears and trials of menopause. The vibrant 58-year-old vows she won't be letting "the change" stop her - with big plans ahead for her career.