That's according to a Westmeath doctor.
Women no longer have to just accept menopause and 'get on with it.'
That's the advice from Athlone's Dr. Deirdre Forde on World Menopause Day - who says research has come a long way in the past four years.
Common signs to look out for are insomnia, fatigue, hot flushes and even brain fog.
Dr. Forde says there are plenty of options available for women experiencing menopause:
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