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October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month (31 days dedicated to spotlighting breast cancer and raising vital breast awareness). But at Breast Cancer Now, we’re here to provide support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer all year round.

Women usually experience the menopause between ages 45 and 55, with 51 being the average age. One in every 100 women experiences premature ovarian insufficiency (the menopause before the age of 40). With around 80% of women experiencing menopausal...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe and can ease various symptoms of the menopause and improve quality of life. Its long-term use has been shown to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, misconceptions or myths...

The body changes before and during the menopause. One significant change, due to a fall in female hormone levels, is a drop in the metabolic rate by about 10%. This fall can lead to notable weight gain (2 to...