The Fabulous Pharmacist: We have been doing women's health a disservice for many years

Our new guest columnist Laura Dowling, aka the Fabulous Pharmacist, gets real about perimenopause symptoms, HRT options, and why seeking treatment for this very natural biological change shouldn’t be taboo

Laura Dowling. Photograph Moya Nolan

Perimenopause is the period leading up to the menopause — the point in time when you haven’t had a period for 12 consecutive months.

A vast range of symptoms can occur in the lead-up to this time in your life.