Why the menopause makes things worse

Collagen, it seems, is integral to pertness. ‘Collagen is what gives our skin that plump, firm, youthful appearance,’ says Deirdre. The bad news? We lose up to 30% of our collagen production in the first five menopausal years. The result isn’t just wrinkles, but boob droop. So, are oral collagen supplements the answer? ‘There’s a debate on their efficacy,’ says Deirdre. ‘It’s not a complete protein, so while it has eight of the nine essential amino acids, it’s important to ensure you have a balanced diet.’ The quality of the collagen is important, too – and supplements aren’t always cheap.