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“My surgical menopause at 34 - I didn’t recognise myself anymore”
Michelle Heaton reveals the devastating impact surgical induced menopause had and how she’s recovered…
 • The Female Lead and Caroline Millington
"I went through early menopause - 5 things I wish I’d known"
1 in 10 women experience early menopause before the age of 45. Here’s what really happens…
 • The Female Lead and Caroline Millington
Have your say! The Female Lead launches new Menopause Journey Survey
We want women to share their personal experiences at every stage of menopause - because we all deserve understanding, support, and dignity during this…
 • The Female Lead
A joyful comedy about menopause? Every woman needs to watch this show
If there’s one thing the menopause has taught us it’s if you can’t laugh, you’ll cry…
 • The Female Lead
5 ‘silent symptoms’ of perimenopause you might not be expecting
From not feeling yourself to itchy skin, here's what to look for.
 • The Female Lead
Davina McCall: ‘fury’ led me to talk about menopause
The 57-year-old TV star has long advocated on women’s health issues and presented documentaries on contraception and the menopause.
 • The Female Lead
Grandparents are secretly fuelling women’s careers
Plus: 🎤 Rihanna on ageing 🥇 hire your way to success
 • The Female Lead
Grandparents are secretly fuelling women’s careers
Plus: 🎤 Rihanna on ageing 🥇 hire your way to success
 • The Female Lead
Are you in your 'millenopause' era?
Plus: 💡 creativity 🎤 Sabrina Carpenter 🗣️ fighting well with friends
 • The Female Lead
Are you in your 'millenopause' era?
Plus: 💡 creativity 🎤 Sabrina Carpenter 🗣️ fighting well with friends
 • The Female Lead
Millennials are heading for menopause, and they are seriously anxious about it
Information is power, but it can also prompt fear when media coverage can be "very negative".
 • The Female Lead
Can hot flushes really make your head steam?
A recent TikTok video has brought attention to just how intense a hot flushes can be
 • The Female Lead
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