Since Davina McCall's first menopause documentary, Sex, Myths and the Menopause, was released in 2021 on Channel 4, women have been more comfortable talking about the menopause, it’s symptoms and HRT therapy. It’s no longer a shameful secret period that occurs to women, generally from 40 upwards. Thanks to Davina, we have become wide open in discussing the menopause, comparing notes and often trying to make light of its sometimes unbearable symptoms.

But just like the menopause during which no two women are likely to suffer identical symptoms, not every woman is comfortable talking about their experiences going through it. Lately in company with other women, I find no matter what the occasion or event, the conversation circles around to talking about the menopause. Sure, it’s one thing we all have in common and not many escape unscathed. But remember that some people are private and just prefer not to discuss the menopause or anything else too personal in an open forum, be it health or otherwise. We should try to remember to be more mindful of this - if you notice someone in the group not joining in on the MP convo, it may not be that they are ashamed or covering it up. They probably just don’t wanna talk about it.