The markers of success have changed in China and although being married is still a desire for women, it is no longer the be-all and end-all of one's existence. Instead TV shows are forging a different narrative that prioritises career success, financial independence, and wealth.

Telemedicine service The Cusp is helping American women test their hormones to predict if they are in perimenopause or menopause. Healthcare is limited for many women in the US so telemedicine alternatives are bridging access and affordability gaps for greater health equality.

Menopause has long been shrouded in stigma and a lack of understanding. But as the beauty industry moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach, Avon is launching adapt Sync, a line of three skincare products designed to address the hormonal changes experienced by perimenopausal women.

The ‘change’, ‘time of life’ or – more simply – the menopause, remains a taboo topic for many; 70% of menopausal women don’t inform their employer that they’re experiencing symptoms. But how are they coping and how is increased media coverage changing the way this life stage is discussed?