Insomnia, crushing fatigue, palpitations, hot flushes, night sweats that drench the bed, not to mention problems with memory and concentration, anxiety and debilitating sexual discomfort… around 80 per cent of women suffer at least some of these symptoms – to name just a few of the most common – during menopause.
And they can have a significant impact on everyday life, when many are juggling demanding jobs and a family.
In the face of this, hormone replacement therapy can be