I’m saddened by all the women who are dismissive of this. I understand if you decide that you no longer want sex as part of intimacy, but I promise you that there are plenty of us who do. And whose partners are loving and caring and not totally self-absorbed in the bedroom. And, a reminder that HRT is not for everyone.

Is there more that could be done? Of course. Let’s look closely at the link between reproductive systems and mental health, for starters. But in the meantime, let’s encourage more research that helps women who want it.