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In my clinic last week a 47 year patient came in clutching a large handbag, and poured onto my desk what looked like a pharmacy of supplements.

With menopause care being hit and miss depending on the training your GP or gynaecologist has had, arming yourself with information has never been so important. Here are a few important points you need to know to challenge the misconceptions in menopause care.

Menopause can be a time of hormonal upheaval, which brings physical, emotional and psychological changes. For many women, the accompanying perimenopause and menopause symptoms can creep up on them over the years. Yep, that was definitely me.

After menopause, it’s common to experience discomfort during sex due to vaginal dryness. Lubricants can help moisten the vagina during sex.