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February 24, 2021 - 14:57 GMT Nichola Murphy Menopause: A gynaecologist explains the most common symptoms of menopause, how long the symptoms last, and how to treat them. Menopause affects women in different ways, but there are said to be around 34 symptoms. Aside from the common side effects such as hot flushes and changes in mood, do you know what they are? And how can you alleviate them? RELATED: Penny Lancaster discusses 'horrific' menopause symptoms in candid interview Dr Shree Datta, gynaecologist for intimate wellbeing brand INTIMINA , spoke to HELLO! about what women can expect when they go through menopause. Take a look... What are the first symptoms of menopause? "The menopause is a natural process which is essentially when a woman stops having periods for over a year, so can no longer get pregnant naturally. It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age in the UK being 51. Loading the player... WATCH: Celebrity women being honest about the menopause "The first symptom is usually a change in the nature of your periods - and how often you get them - over a few months or years before they stop completely. MORE: 18 simple ways to get rid of water retention "Other common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping , vaginal dryness, difficulty having sex, skin and hair changes, a change in mood and libido. You may also experience a change in your concentration or memory loss and joint stiffness. "Whilst most women will experience some menopausal symptoms, the severity and duration really varies from person to person. Women usually experience symptoms for 4-5 years after their last period - although they can last longer," Dr Shree explained. What are the symptoms of early menopause? "Around 1 in 100 women go through the menopause before the age of 40 - this is known as premature menopause or premature … [Read more...] about What are the 34 symptoms of menopause? Expert tips on how to treat them

November 25, 2017 - 14:36 GMT Sharnaz Shahid Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has revealed his wife Gemma has passed away, just three days after she was diagnosed with leukaemia... Former Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has revealed his wife has died, just three days after she was diagnosed with leukaemia. The Sky Sports anchor, 44, took to Twitter on Saturday to announce the heartbreaking news, asking his followers to keep their grief-stricken son in their prayers. Gemma , 40, fell ill with acute myloid leukaemia and died in hospital on Friday evening surrounded by her loved ones. "Today I am crushed with indescribable pain," Simon told his followers. "Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family and friends." Simon Thomas has revealed his wife Gemma has passed away He added: "If you are a prayer - pray for my boy Ethan. 8yrs, precious and in bits. Thank you." Speaking to The Mirror , Simon revealed that his wife started feeling unwell last weekend and went to the doctor three times before later going to hospital. Of his eight-year-old son’s grief, he shared: "He said he wants Playmobil and other gifts for Christmas, but most of all 'I want mummy back', and I can't help him with that." He went on to explain how his wife's condition deteriorated rapidly within hours before she was rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. She was then moved to the Churchill Hospital in Oxford and begun chemotherapy on Tuesday night. "For the first couple of days she was responding well, but yesterday morning she went downhill very quickly," he added. "She had bleeding on the brain. I was told yesterday morning she would be gone in a few hours." Today I am crushed with indescribable pain. Just three days after falling ill with Acute Myloid Leukaemia, my dear wife Gemma passed away yesterday evening … [Read more...] about Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas’ wife dies three days after leukaemia diagnosis

February 23, 2021 - 16:48 GMT Danielle Stacey The Duke of Cambridge made a private donation to the Thin Green Line Foundation The Duke of Cambridge has made a private donation to a charity which helps the families of fallen rangers in the wake of an attack at the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Virunga National Park in January. HELLO! understands that Prince William, 38, wanted to help to support the six rangers' families who lost their loved ones in the line of duty earlier this year. READ: Prince William's birthday will be extra special this year – find out why Loading the player... WATCH: Prince William carries out first in-person engagement of 2021 In a tweet , the Thin Green Line Foundation said: "We are very grateful to The Duke of Cambridge for his recent support through our Fallen Ranger Fund for the families impacted by the devastating loss of six Rangers at Virunga National Park in January." The Duke previously spoke of his shock at the attack. According to The Telegraph , William said in January: "The horrendous attack on staff at the Virunga National Park is abhorrent and I condemn the actions of those responsible in the strongest terms. "Rangers who work tirelessly to protect both the national park and the neighbouring communities should be honoured not attacked. They should never find themselves in a position where their lives are on the line." MORE: Kate Middleton-inspired playground is Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' dream MORE: Kate Middleton to reunite with Pippa Middleton? William is patron of wildlife charities, including Tusk Trust and United for Wildlife. On Monday, the Duke carried out his first in-person engagement of 2021 , visiting a vaccination centre at the King's Lynn Corn Exchange in Norfolk to pay tribute to the incredible efforts and dedication of the staff involved in the Covid-19 vaccine … [Read more...] about Prince William’s touching act of kindness revealed