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ARE YOU WINNING AT THE MENOPAUSE?

The menopause can have a big impact on your physical and mental health, but knowing what’s happening to your body is the first step towards lessening your symptoms. Answer these questions and then see what lifestyle tweaks you can make to stop them getting the better of you.

1 HOW MANY HOT FLUSHES DO YOU HAVE A WEEK?

A None.

B 1-6.

C 7-10.

D 11 or more.

ANSWER:

Heat surges are common, but there are ways to help. ‘Alcohol can trigger flushes and can inhibit sleep, too,’ says gynaecologist Dr Anne

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