7 things WE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MENOPAUSE

From meno myths to peri struggles, we unpack the facts of life that no one taught us

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For something that affects half the population, menopause remains a strangely mysterious condition and there's a lot we're still learning...

IT STARTS WITH PERIMENOPAUSE

Many common "meno" symptoms can actually be attributed to perimenopause. "Perimenopause is the time leading up to the last menstrual period," Dr Sneha Wadhwani, national clinical director of Evoca Women's Health 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, but it can last anywhere from a few months to a decade.

MENOPAUSE TAKES ONE DAY