FIND OUT MORE

• To learn more about menopause symptoms and treatment, I recommend the NHS menopause web pages: nhs.uk/conditions/ menopause. Don’t delay talking to your GP if you experience symptoms. Try to discuss your issues with friends and colleagues as well.

• For more information written by menopause specialists, see menopausematters.co.uk.

• If you want to include a more active outdoor lifestyle in your menopause plan, I would recommend seeking out groups of like-minded people. Ramblers has local walking groups all over the UK, and even offers walking holidays; ramblers.org.uk. The Outdoor Swimming Society has a helpful list of local swimming groups, as well as plenty of advice on starting out, water safety, events to try and useful kit; outdoorswimmingsociety.com