It's now clear that, during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. Research shows that, for some, the volume of the brain's grey and white matter decreases, and around 70 per cent of women experience neurological symptoms.

But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that, with the right treatment and support, women can manage this 'renovation project' and emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones.