Second spring: Embracing the change that comes with menopause 

The hormonal shifts that come with midlife can bring challenges and, for some, opportunities. We talk with five women who who turned their lives around

L-R: Ruth McKenna, Amanda Delaney, Yvonne McEvaddy

THE Japanese describe menopause as ‘konenki’. It means renewal and energy. Some women are embracing this positive approach to what is often a challenging transition.

Perimenopause and menopause can be a difficult and confusing time in a woman’s life. The full breadth of symptoms attributed to fluctuating hormone levels is staggering for some, going well beyond the headline symptoms of hot flushes.