Every story is different. Menopause is a syndrome. 50% of woman report mild or virtually no symptoms. 20% report debilitating symptoms, divorce and suicide in the most serious cases. Menorrhagia being one particularly uncomfortable symptom.

there are 2 distinct types of HRT tablet, patches and supositories. In my partners case she tried 3 and gave up. I had to contend with her low self -esteem and all the PMS/PMT swings with the tablets.

It all ended (for me) in a parting of the ways. Her choice, I didn't argue - any more.

The sex wasn't absent though. Just needed consideration. And patience.