The star urged others to talk about their experiences
The former Countdown presenter, 62, often keeps her fans posted with updates and videos on her life on her social media platforms. Earlier this year Carol announced she had been selected to be one of Vogue magazine's 25 "Powerhouse" women alongside huge names such as Kylie Minogue and Jodie Comer.
But today, the star shared an honest update about her menopause experience. In her 50's, Carol admitted she suffered from hormonal depression for six months before finding a "fix".READ MORE: DWP confirms exact dates £300 Cost of Living cash will be pai She has since not experienced those feelings, but urged others to speak out about their experience this menopause awareness month. Menopause Awareness Month runs in October with World Menopause Awareness Day being held on October 18.The following are helplines and support networks for people to talk to, mostly listed on the NHS Choices website
Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "Menopause Awareness Month As Ambassador for @menomandate it's important to tell your story. In my mid 50s I suffered from hormonal depression for six months. "Hardly anyone was diagnosing then I found a professor who was. With bio identical hormones I was 'fixed' within 48 hrs. Have never had those feelings since."Win a 5-night holiday to the Turkish coast at Cook’s Club Adakoy Hotel
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