Abstract
Around half of the world’s population are women or people who menstruate – yet the way their body works can be a mystery, even to them.
Most women will experience periods roughly every month, many will go through childbirth and those who live into midlife will experience menopause.
While menopause is a significant time of change, it isn’t talked about much, other than as a punchline. This may contribute to keeping it a taboo topic.
So, what happens during menopause? How do you know when it is happening to you? And – the thing most women want to know – how long will it last?