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Charlotte - Interview 03 :
Following heavy bleeding, Charlotte was referred to a gynaecologist and prescribed the drug Zoladex to induce the menopause. This led to severe hot flushes. Bleeding ...
Charlotte - Interview 03
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Judy - Interview 04 :
For Judy, the menopause started at 40 with a missed period and coincided with the onset of the autoimmune disorder Myasthenia Gravis. As well as ...
Judy - Interview 04
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Brenda - Interview 25 :
Irregular and heavy periods marked the start of the menopause for Brenda. Loss of libido and the inability to carry out the Orthodox Jewish cultural ...
Brenda - Interview 25
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Annette - Interview 26 :
The menopause has not been easy for Annette. Now the mother of a two year-old ‘menopause’ baby, her experiences of hot flushes, moods and ...
Annette - Interview 26
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Cheryl - Interview 29 :
Feelings of emotional turmoil were the most distressing aspect of the menopause for Cheryl. Her inability to cope and increased irritability at home put pressures ...
Cheryl - Interview 29
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Sharon - Interview 30 :
Weight gain has been the most distressing menopausal symptom for Sharon. Although HRT has brought relief from hot flushes, mood swings have left her irritable ...
Sharon - Interview 30
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Deborah - Interview 05 :
After suffering increasingly severe premenstrual tension (PMT) for which she was prescribed citalopram, Deborah saw a menopause specialist. Monthly Prostap injections for 4 months induced ...
Deborah - Interview 05
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Lorna - Interview 08 :
Erratic periods at age 51 marked the start of the menopause for Lorna. Prescribed HRT 6 months later for severe hot flushes and night sweats ...
Lorna - Interview 08
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Maggie - Interview 10 :
For Maggie, increasingly severe premenstrual tension (PMT) led to a missed period 18 months ago and the onset of hot flushes. Symptoms have now eased ...
Maggie - Interview 10
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Donna - Interview 11 :
After trying a range of natural therapies to overcome chronic anxiety, Donna took antidepressants to restore balance in her life. She feels women may need ...
Donna - Interview 11
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Carole - Interview 12 :
Despite experiencing side-effects with HRT, Carole feels it has helped her overcome anxiety and hot flushes. She believes quality of life is more important ...
Carole - Interview 12
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Rachel - Interview 14 :
Characterised by erratic periods, hot flushes and feelings of depression, Rachel’s menopause transition impacted on her ability to function effectively at work. Over-the- ...
Rachel - Interview 14
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Sandra - Interview 19 :
Although Sandra’s periods have been regular, she has experienced hot flushes during the day and uncomfortable night sweats. Rather than take HRT, she has ...
Sandra - Interview 19
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Marcia - Interview 20 :
Despite night sweats, weight gain and poor memory, Marcia has not found the menopause too problematic, managing her symptoms without HRT or alternative remedies. She ...
Marcia - Interview 20
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Joyce - Interview 21 :
Loss of memory, inability to concentrate and anxiety had a detrimental impact on Joyce’s quality of life and ability to function at work. HRT ...
Joyce - Interview 21
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Jill - Interview 23 :
Like her mother, Jill started the menopause early. A Mirena coil, fitted to regulate heavy and painful periods, has had limited success. Mood swings, hot ...
Jill - Interview 23
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Barbara - Interview 31 :
Barbara has had erratic periods, hot flushes and mood swings since her mid-thirties. Unable to take HRT, she tried complementary therapies without success. She ...
Barbara - Interview 31
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Susie - Interview 34 :
Despite hot sweats, poor memory and tiredness, the menopause has had little impact on Susie’s life. For her, it is a normal process. She ...
Susie - Interview 34
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Vicky - Interview 35 :
Vicky’s menopausal symptoms include hot flushes, sweats, irritability, poor sleep and joint pain. A herbal remedy helped alleviate joint pain, but she has not ...
Vicky - Interview 35
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Geraldine - Interview 40 :
Despite night sweats and poor memory, Geraldine has had few problems with the menopause. She has taken homeopathic remedies for twelve years to alleviate severe ...
Geraldine - Interview 40
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Sonia - Interview 43 :
When her periods became increasingly frequent at 40 and she started to have hot flushes, Sonia felt too young to be menopausal. In a public ...
Sonia - Interview 43
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Maria - Interview 45 :
Maria’s menopausal symptoms started two years ago with severe hot flushes, sweats, scant periods and ‘mad moments’. A recent contraceptive implant has led to ...
Maria - Interview 45
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Jenny Hislop, Senior researcher
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