I'm 49 and my periods stopped a few months ago, after a couple of years of irregular ones, so I suppose I've joined the club. Although a friend has warned me that they may not entirely be over, yet.

But one thing I also noticed over the last few months is that (a) I have been having a helluva time losing weight - cutting back the way I did only a few years ago (which used to work) has produced no results at all this time and (b) my waist has thickened noticeably, even with all the pilates I do.

So yes, major physiological changes are happening. Gah!!