Menopause

2. , Permanent cessation of menstruation diagnosed after 12 months without a period
6. Available on NHS prescription for about £9.65 per item
7. Sudden sensation of heat, often affecting the face and upper body due to altered temperature regulation
10. Negative societal attitudes that may discourage open discussion of a condition
11. Hormone that declines during menopause and contributes to many symptoms
12. Persistent lack of energy affecting both physical and mental health
13. Reduction in social interaction, often due to embarrassment or low mood
15. Missing work due to health-related symptoms
16. Tension within personal relationships due to mood or behavioural changes

1. Difficulty falling or staying asleep despite the opportunity to rest
3. State of increased worry or tension, often linked to hormonal changes
4. Episodes of excessive sweating during sleep that can lead to repeated waking
5. Model describing how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to affect health
8. A mood disorder that is 2–4 times more common during perimenopause than before
9. Money earned from employment, which may be affected by reduced working capacity
14. Negative societal attitudes that may discourage open discussion of a condition