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Menopause mentors

How women are using cafes, apps and oils to make menopause a little easier.

The menopause is something half the world鈥檚 population goes through. But despite this, it鈥檚 still not much talked about - and in some places, remains taboo.

Which means many women hit this stage of life not understanding what鈥檚 happening to them.

We join a menopause cafe where people share experiences face-to-face, try out an app giving Indian women practical advice, and hear about workshops in Argentina where women learn how to replace expensive menopause products with cheaper items like coconut oil.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporters: Ann Hepburn and Claire Bates
Series producer: Tom Colls
Sound mix: Gareth Jones
Editor: Penny Murphy

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

Image: Rachel Weiss at a menopause cafe

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