Menopause: The ‘first indication’ you are entering the peri-menopause – and other signs

A whopping 90 percent of participants said they failed to recognise the link to their fluctuating hormones.

Instead, many women attributed their symptoms to ageing, stress, anxiety and depression.

“Every woman’s menopause journey and the symptoms they encounter will be a very individual experience,” said Doctor Burns.

“Some women experience will experience mild symptoms, whereas for other women, unfortunately, their symptoms will be more severe.”