Our guideline – which will support medical professionals in treating and identifying menopause (consisting of the drug and non-drug treatment alternatives that assist with physical and psychological symptoms) and offer clarity on the advantages and dangers of taking HRT – is available here: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23.

There are a number of things that may show a female is getting in the menopause. More details about recognising the signs of menopause is on our website: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23/informationforpublic.