article_snippet: Of course, there are real physical and psychological reasons why hitting the big Five-0 may be a wobbly moment in a woman’s life.
article_snippet: While the menopause can be liberating, the menopause carries a sense of loss of possibilities as well; at least the menopause did for me.
article_snippet: Not to mention the menopause saw me stop sleeping and take up sweating and flushing bright red for three years.
article_snippet: But while former generations had to suffer in silence, with HRT and alternative remedies and therapies, we can at least alleviate some of the symptoms.