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Testosterone is a really important hormone for women as well as for men. Women actually produce more testosterone than oestrogen before the menopause.

It was a real privilege and honour being invited back to ITV with Lorraine Kelly to talk about the potential impact the menopause can have in the workplace.

Meg Matthews has been openly speaking about her menopause experience and she is really passionate about helping women so they have a more positive experience than she did.

Around one in a hundred women under 40 years of age have an premature menopause. Going through the menopause when you are young can be very difficult emotionally.

What a week for BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour who had conversations about the menopause for an entire week in conjunction with BBC Radio Sheffield, including the potential impact on work and relationships.

Try mentioning the word “menopause” at work and it is likely to stun people into silence or cause an embarrassing giggle at a hormonal woman’s expense.

Although I love my job as a menopause doctor, I am constantly saddened and frustrated by the numerous stories I hear from women who have been given inaccurate and inappropriate advice about their menopause and HRT.

If I were to wish anything for you this Christmas it would be stamina. It doesn’t matter how organised and prepared we are, it takes serious energy to host family and friends over the holidays.

There has been so much negative publicity about HRT over the past 15 years that many women and also healthcare professionals are really confused about its safety and efficacy.

It has been so exciting to talk about the impact of menopause at work with Lorraine Kelly on ITV – I am really grateful that they gave me the opportunity to discuss this important issue.