The menopause: What it is and how to treat it

The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age.

In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.

But around 1 in 100 women experience the menopause before 40 years of age.

Watch the above video to discover why it happens, how doctor's treat it and the risks known around certain treatments.