Last year, Hawke’s Bay careerwoman Bronda Smith almost lost everything. Not only did her senior corporate job crumble from under her, but she also came within inches of losing her marriage. Her mental and physical health were the worst they’d ever been, and it all came down to one major problem – menopause.
“I was 45 when my menopause symptoms started, but it comes on so gradually that it takes a while to realise what’s happening,” recalls Bronda, 52, who was working in local government roles as a chief financial officer.
