The experience can be extremely difficult for some women so having the right support from health services, at home and in the workplace can make all the difference.

This World Menopause Day on the Sky News Daily podcast, Jayne Secker is joined by Joanna Jensen, an entrepreneur who was heavily affected by symptoms and Diane Danzebrink, the founder of Menopause Support.

Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler