Menopause, a reality for most women around the age of 51, on average, can increase their risk of depression and anxiety.
The mental health impacts of menopause rank in the top 5 challenges that women encounter along with the more well-known physical symptoms such as weight gain and hot flushes.
Menopause can also start early, any time from the age of 30, or only in the mid-50s or even later.