Ask Megan Sheppard: I’m 45 and have started to get the occasional hot flush.

I’m aged 45 and have started to get the occasional hot flush. Also, I’ve noticed my sex drive isn’t what it used to be. It looks like I’ve started the menopause ahead of time. What remedies would you recommend?

Peri-menopausal changes can begin anywhere from the age of 35 onwards as levels of progesterone and oestrogen typically begin to decline. Taking steps to support your hormonal health naturally at this stage should help you to transition more easily.