Overview
- Carys Davies, a 63-year-old environmental health officer in Carmarthenshire, died by suicide in May 2025 after a mental-health decline during menopause, her family said.
- Her daughter described anxiety that worsened with hormonal shifts, with sleeplessness, constant worry, and a sense of isolation.
- The family says earlier recognition and treatment could have helped, and they call for better-informed GPs and less stigma so women seek help sooner.
- Her husband, Paul Davies, is running the London Marathon to raise money for The Menopause Charity and has raised more than £7,000.
- Reports cite research that about one in six women have suicidal thoughts during peri/menopause, and note the charity offers evidence-based guidance on symptoms and treatments such as HRT.