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PAUSE

The word ‘ menopause ’ conjures up a whole range of feelings and preconceptions . Upon entering menopause , women can experience a range of unwanted symptoms : hot flushes , anxiety , mood swings , brain fog and irregular periods . As a result , and a lack of support , reports show that one in ten women will quit their jobs during the menopause because the symptoms make it too difficult for them to work . But as the conversation around menopause becomes more open and research provides more options , women are finding ways to thrive through hormonal change .

Support for women in the menopause Jennifer Young is the Founder of Beauty Despite Cancer , an online resource for those with cancer . She is also the Founder
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