Menopause
Profiles - Early menopause
Christina
Christina is an administrative assistant. She is single with an adult son. She started the menopause at age 40 and had her last period at 42. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Jackie
Jackie is not working at present. She is married with an adult stepdaughter. A premature menopause followed a total hysterectomy at age 37. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Katherine
Katherine is a TV production manager. She is single with no children. She had an early menopause at age 21 following treatment for cancer. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Liz
Liz is a teacher. She is divorced with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 36. Ethnic background/nationality: White European.
Louise
Louise is a postgraduate student. She is single with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 31 following removal of ovarian cysts. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Margaret
Margaret is a retired administrator. She is married with no children. Following a partial hysterectomy at age 37, she began to have menopause symptoms at 42. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Rhonda
Rhonda is a training and development manager. She is married with no children. She had a premature menopause at age 37 following treatment for cancer. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.