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Menopause is when a person with a womb stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregant naturally. It tends to happen after 40, but it can happen earlier.

Menopause vaginal dryness: symptoms, causes and treatment
Does menopause cause hair loss?
My menopause story: ‘How HRT fixed my menopause mood swings’
My menopause story: ‘I felt the joy of life had gone – but HRT brought it back’
9 unusual menopause symptoms to look out for
Oestrogen-rich foods for menopause
How to lose weight in menopause
Perimenopause periods: Why your periods are more frequent or irregular
Is there a test for menopause?
Menopause pregnancy: Can you get pregnant during menopause with no period?
Perimenopause: Symptoms, treatment and outlook
Is magnesium good for menopause?
Evening primrose oil and menopause
Can I still have an orgasm after menopause?
What is the best diet for menopause?
Can you drink alcohol during the menopause?
Mirena coil and the menopause: everything you need to know
Menopause and vulva irritation
Does menopause make you tired?
Menopause: symptoms, treatment and outlook
Menopause magnets: what are they and do they work?
Black cohosh for menopause: uses, benefits and side effects
What causes pain in the lower abdomen during menopause?
Bleeding after menopause: Causes and treatment
How to manage menopause mood swings
Yoga for menopause: best poses to ease your symptoms
Menopause acne: causes and treatment
What is brain fog in menopause?
Can menopause cause nausea?
Hormonal headaches in perimenopause
Menopause and insomnia
My Menopause Story – Stefanie, 41
My Menopause Story – Sarah, 50
Can menopause cause anxiety?
Should you worry about heart palpitations in menopause?
Does menopause cause bloating?
How to stop hot flushes without HRT
Are sore breasts and nipples a symptom of menopause?
What causes joint pain during menopause and how can you treat it?
Can menopause cause itchy skin?
Can menopause cause dizziness?
Menopause weight gain: Is it bad for my health and what can I do about it?
Menopause: A guide for partners
Help from your doctor during menopause
Menopause: five self-help tips
Hot flushes: how to cope
Menopause: the facts
Menopause and your bone health
Sex after the menopause
The 'male menopause'
Menopause: tips for partners
Bleeding or spotting after the menopause
Healthy eating during the menopause
Early Menopause
HRT and the menopause
Menopause and incontinence: how to solve it
Supplements for menopause symptoms – do they work?

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