The Impact of Menopause in a Woman’s Life

There has been a lot of news this week about the impact of the menopause on a women’s life. In the first case, the effects on fertility if the menopause starts early and secondly the potential chance of depression.

Early menopause 
One woman’s story of experiencing early menopause at 39. Grazia.

Depression in menopause 
A study has shown that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help reduce depression in menopausal women. New Scientist.

Follow the links above for more information on these particular cases of the menopause as they serve as a reminder that the correct treatment can make a huge difference to women’s lives.

The support group, Daisy Network www.daisynetwork.org.uk offers a lot of information and support for those women going through an early menopause.