How to deal with menopause

Menopause is defined as when there has been no menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months and no other cause can be found to explain it.

In the time leading up to menopause, a woman might find that her menstrual cycle starts changing and becomes more irregular - this is referred to as the “peri-menopause” phase.

Also referred to as the “change of life”, menopause was a topic previously avoided by many, however there has been increased awareness of the phenomenon in recent years.

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WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry

“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...

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