Patsy Kensit, 50, posts VERY frank picture while getting her ‘menopausal beard’ threaded – and jokes she no longer has a ‘5 o’clock shadow’
ACTRESS Patsy Kensit has been applauded for sharing a very honest photo of her getting her facial hair removed.
The British singer, 50, who was previously married to Liam Gallagher, shared the candid shot to show her reality of going through menopause.
Patsy, who has been married four times, showed fans her getting fine hairs on her face threaded away.
The mum-of-two wrote on Instagram: “Threading away at my menopausal beard. The whiskers are pinging all over the floor but I no longer have a 5 o’clock shadow.”
Threading originated in India and sees thin thread rolled and twisted over hair to remove it from the root.
Patsy’s post clearly struck a chord with online users, with it racking up 1,500 likes and numerous comments from fans praising her for embracing the subject – which is often considered a taboo.
One fan gushed: “Love you Patsy you make me feel normal thank you.”
Another said: “I have that same problem Patsy - I think i will soon be a Conchita lookalikey.”
And one Instagram user added: “Yes!!! I live with my tweezers and my magnifying mirror! I know the feeling.”
Back in 2013, Patsy opened up about going through early menopause when she was 45.
It came about after she had emergency hysterectomy following a tumour developing on her ovary and having her pancreas removed.
The former Emmerdale actress said on This Morning: “This terrible menopause means that I get a dry mouth and the sweats.
“My emotions are all over the place, so if I burst into tears it’s not because I’m unhappy or I’ve had a terrible life, it’s just that my emotions are all on the surface.
“At other times, my mind just seems to snap and I lose my train of thought. I’ll go into the supermarket for a packet of fish fingers and come out with a pair of tights and a cabbage.
“I’m laughing about it now, but it’s really tough because, aside from anything else, you’re asking yourself, ‘Am I less of a woman now?’”
The London-born beauty was previously married to musician Liam as well as Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr and Jeremy Healy.
Patsy's eldest son, James, with Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr, is now 25, while her boy with Liam Gallagher, Lennon, is 19.
What are the signs and symptoms of menopause?
- Hot flushes
- Changing or irregular periods
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Anxiety and loss of onfidence
- Low mood, irritability and depression
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort during sex
- Reduced libido (sex drive)
- Problems with concentration or memory
- Weight gain
- Bladder control
In the UK, the average age for a woman to go through menopause is 51.
It occurs when oestrogen levels in the body start to decline.
Around one in 100 women experience menopause before the age of 40, and this is known as premature ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause.
MOST READ IN FABULOUS
Patsy Kensit recently fought back tears as she remembers ‘amazing’ mum who died after 20 year battle with breast cancer.
Many celebrities have also spoken out about their own experiences, such as Zoe Ball, who said she was "menopausal and hot and hairy".