Menopause
Profiles - Postmenopausal
Anne
Anne is a part-time company secretary. She is married with three adult children. She started the menopause at age 55 and had her last period at 57. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Beverley
Beverley is an anti-social behaviour caseworker. She is divorced with two adult daughters. She started the menopause at age 38 and had her last period at 46. Ethnic background/nationality: Black British.
Carolyn
Carolyn is a retired police officer. She is single with no children. She started the menopause in her early fifties and had her last period at 53. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Cynthia
Cynthia is a part-time administrator. She is married with two adult sons. She started the menopause at age 48 and had her last period at 51. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Denise
Denise is an administrator. She is married with two teenage sons. She started the menopause at age 50 and had her last period at 52. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Eileen
Eileen is a finance assistant. She is divorced with three adult sons. She started the menopause at age 55 and had her last period at 56. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Jane
Jane is a research lecturer. She is married with three adult children. She started the menopause at age 50 and has been taking HRT for the past 15 years. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Janet
Janet is a retired probation officer. She is widowed with four adult children. She started the menopause at age 55 and was a long-term user of HRT until four years ago. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Janice
Janice is a health worker. She is divorced with three adult daughters. She started the menopause at age 45 and had her last period at 57. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Karen
Karen is now retired after working as a partner in her husband's plumbing business. She is married with two adult children. She started the menopause at age 40 and had her last period at 52. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Mary
Mary is a self-employed charity consultant. She is married with no children. She started the menopause at age 46 and had her last period at 53. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Maureen
Maureen is a support care worker. She is divorced with four adult children. She started the menopause at age 45 and had her last period at 47. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Nancy
Nancy is a teacher. She is married with three adult children. She started the menopause at age 45 and had her last period at 47. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Rebecca
Rebecca is a retired NHS manager. She is married with adult children. She started the menopause at age 48 and had her last period at 52. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Rose
Rose is a personnel manager. She is married with two adult children. She started the menopause at age 43 and had her last period at 45. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Sallie
Sallie is a support worker. She is divorced with six adult children. She started the menopause at age 48 and had her last period at 51. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Susan
Susan is the manager of a women's health centre. She lives with her partner and has no children. She started the menopause at age 45 and had her last period at 50. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.