Anna Richardson on the menopause

More than half of women say they would never discuss their menopause symptoms with close female friends, relatives – or even their partners.

55% are too embarrassed to open up on conversations around vaginal dryness, excessive sweating and weight

The Poll by Replens also showed while 20% fear being judged, 14% thought their symptoms were only happening to them and no one else.

Aston spoke to TV presenter, writer and journalist Anna Richardson.