Menopause is defined as a year or more since the day a woman had her last period, and women typically go through this change between the ages of 45 and 55. Perimenopause is the gradual process coming up to menopause and is often accompanied by a range of symptoms, including weight gain. According to Clinical Director Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott and Patient Compliance Manager Martina Puzzo, both from The Marion Gluck Clinic which specialises in menopause and perimenopause, these symptoms can be alleviated with the correct diet. The experts said: “Menopause can manifest itself with a variety of sympto…