Menopause ‘can lead to marriage breakdowns’

Only a third of all women surveyed said they had been offered treatment or HRT to relieve their symptoms. However, most thought getting support or treatment could have potentially saved their marriage. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA

The menopause has an impact on divorce and separation, with many women saying it was a factor in the breakdown of their relationships, according to a new survey.

Almost eight out of 10 women experiencing marriage difficulties said the symptoms of the perimenopause or menopause put a strain on their family life and/or their children.