For something that affects half the population, menopause remains a mysterious condition and there’s a lot we’re still learning.
IT STARTS WITH PERIMENOPAUSE
Many common “meno” symptoms can be attributed to perimenopause. “Perimenopause is the time leading up to the last menstrual period,” Dr Sneha Wadhwani explains.
It’s during this time women often start experiencing hot flushes, mood swings, irregular periods and other common signs often associated with the change. Perimenopause usually takes around four to six years,