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It was once only mentioned in hushed tones, but menopause is now less of a taboo subject, partly thanks to celebrities such as Davina McCall and Andrea McLean speaking candidly about their experiences. Dr Naomi Potter, founder of Menopause Care, tells us: “It’s fantastic to see public figures speaking out.

Lisa Snowdon has never been one to shy away from ‘awkward’ topics – and when it comes to women’s health, she’s proud to be loud. The English TV and radio presenter started getting perimenopause symptoms at 44 and has spent the last six years learning how to best manage them, after admittedly knowing very little about the female hormonal change. She's now set herself on a mission to democratize this knowledge, in the hope of breaking the stigma about menopause and empowering other women to take control of their own health.

Davina McCall is often approached by adoring members of the public.PHOTOS: Davina McCall's £3.4million family home is stunningAnd it's no wonder; her bubbly personality is infectious and very much in evidence on this exclusive HELLO! magazine shoot, as the former Big Brother host charms everyone on set.But in recent years, fans of the Long Lost Family host don't come up to her on the street to discuss her latest hit show - but instead to thank her for educating the nation's women about the menopause.As she strikes a pose for the cameras, and displays the confidence that she once thought was lost to her as she began to suffer perimenopausal symptoms, Davina tells us: "There's not one single day when somebody doesn't talk to me about it. I was on the tube yesterday and people were just coming and sitting down next to me to talk about it.

Martine McCutcheon has wowed her fans after she posted a stunning picture of herself wearing a black bikini to her Instagram.The 46 year old actress, best known for her role in EastEnders, shared the throwback snap on Friday as she appeared to be in full vacation mode. In the post, Martine could be seen in a two piece black swimming costume and red sunglasses, whilst carrying a straw fedora and her black flip flops.

Martine McCutcheon has said that the menopause made her feel like she was "losing her mind" as she opened up about her experiences.The 46 year old actress took to social media to talk about going through the perimenopause, telling fans that she started Hormone Replacement Therapy to help tackle her symptoms, which she described as a "game-changer".The Love Actually and EastEnders star has also been sharing her weight loss journey over the past year, and has praised celeb pal Davina McCall for giving her advice about how to deal with the changes, as well as thanking her menopause doctor Naomi Potter. Posting to her Instagram story, Martine said: "It’s been quite a game changer for me, there’s still some adjustments and tweaks to make.