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WHY IT S TIME TO SPEAK UP

It’s something that affects 50% of the population, yet the menopause is still a subject spoken about in hushed tones, with many women feeling too ashamed or embarrassed to open up about their symptoms. More than half of menopausal women say they feel depressed, and 60% experience symptoms that change their behaviour.* Anxiety, depression and problems sleeping are common symptoms and some even find their personalities alter completely.

There’s no denying that this

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