Urinary infections can be an uncomfortable, even painful, companion to menopause. And multiple trips to the loo in the middle of the night are not what you need when insomnia is already an issue. Dr Stephanie Goodwin, a London-based GP and menopause specialist, explains what you can do.

Whisper it, but menopause can make you feel a little bit farty. And bloated. Yes, it’s a joy. We asked Dr Stephanie Goodwin, a London-based GP and menopause specialist, what can be done.