Many women are surprised by the changes to cognitive function that can occur around the menopause; brain fog might sound funny, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way. Psychological problems and low mood can be very common too – anxiety, phobias and panic attacks can occur for the first time.

Anne Henderson, consultant gynaecologist, explains what’s happening and how you can manage these issues by working out the root cause, which can actually be dropping oestrogen levels.

She explains how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be helpful if this is the cause, and why’s important to consider a holistic approach too.

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