5 things to love about the menopause

Finding the positives

1 NO MORE HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES

The end of ovulation at menopause means that it may be the first time in many years that a woman is free from using hormonal contraceptives in order to avoid pregnancy. These hormonal contraceptives unnaturally modulate our endocrine physiology and for many, not having to use them can be a huge relief.

2 NO MORE PERIODS

Enjoy a period-free life, with no monthly bleed, which may previously have interfered with everyday pleasures such as sports activities, sex and travel – and cost you money!

3 NO MORE PMS

If you experienced menstrual cycle-driven conditions during your menstruating years, such as PCOS or PMS, you may find that many of these symptoms reduce or disappear.

4 FEWER MIGRAINES

Women who had a history of menstrual migraines no longer need to dread the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle when migraines can usually strike.

5 IT MOTIVATES YOU TO BE HEALTHIER

‘I commonly see menopausal patients for symptoms such as hot flushes, and many have, for the first time in their lives, decided to make healthy lifestyle choices like stopping smoking, reducing alcohol intake and exercising regularly, as this can help manage symptoms better,’ says Lola Ross, nutritionist at wearemoody.com.