You
knew it was coming. You have already noticed the signs –mood swings, hot
flashes, periods gone haywire, and you are prepared. Or so you thought!
Menopause
is a natural part of a woman’s life cycle. But it’s also a rite of passage, and
a monumental one. For some women it’s natural, unnoticed and easy, whereas for
others it’s difficult, maddening and intolerable. A lot also depends on what is
happening in our lives at the moment, and the kind of stress and strain we are
going through.