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Menopause: 'It's not the end of the road, it's the beginning of a new phase'

Caroline suffered with epilepsy brought on by menopause.

Caroline Pringle suffered with epilepsy brought on by the hormonal changes at the start of menopause.

One seizure, occurring in the middle of the road whilst she was on holiday, meant Caroline turned to medication to combat the condition. But she says that she couldn't have handled her symptoms without a combination of prescribed drugs and "lifestyle changes".

Caroline says these changes allowed her to tackle menopause and wants other women to know that 'the change' can be a positive thing.

"It is the most challenging time of many women's lives" Caroline told Drive's Clare McDonnell, but went on to say menopause is "the start of a new phase."

"I genuinely feel more comfortable in myself and more stronger and healthier now than I ever have done" she said.

Caroline runs Magnificent Menopause, a support programme for women on their menopause journeys. She recommends practicing calming techniques to "down-regulate your nervous system" and finding other women to share experiences with.

This clip is originally from 5 Live Drive on Friday 8 March 2024.

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