These are 20 positive things about menopause, revealed by women

Women have revealed the positive things about the menopause, including not having periods, the end of PMS and having more confidence.

A poll of 1,000 women who are currently or have been through the menopause found while it is often seen as a challenge, 34 per cent never felt more 'free' than when it was all over.

It emerged that 13 per cent of those polled think the menopause is generally a positive experience, while another 46 per cent feel there are some good things about it.

Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) feel they are more comfortable with who they are now than at any other time in their life, while 18 per cent are at their most confident.

And 16 per cent went as far as to say they feel like they really know the real them now.

Other benefits include experiencing a new lease for life and feeling more stable hormonally.

Some women also enjoyed better sex and a higher libido, as well as feeling fitter and truer to themselves.

Leaning on community during the change

The research was commissioned by Vitabiotics Menopace, whose ambassador and TV broadcaster, Gabby Logan, said: "We wanted to show that while the menopause can be a challenging lifestage, many women find there are positives and the more communication with friends, family and colleagues the better.

“Of course, for many women, it’s not something they look forward to and it can be a very difficult time.

“But for many, it seems there are some positives, which often aren’t spoken about.