Why is your GP Practice under pressure?
There are serious challenges facing General Practice in Scotland. The poster above includes more details on the many pressures facing GP Practices and what you can do to support us.
Menopause
Menopause
The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally.
Periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly.
The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.