I was in my early 40ties and it started with irregular periods and sometimes unusual long and heavy periods, followed by hot flushes, insomnia, PMS, mood swings etc

There are so many symptoms and the lead up to menopause can be years.

at least there are many things to look out for. thanks mums in the comments. i learnt something new today

I’m not sure but I’m enjoying the read from the answers here thanks for all sharing

Menopause can occur at the age of 33

Was 41 when I started according to my doctor only to fall pregnant 9 years later. So maybe 51 it stopped.

You might be going through perimenopause (the lead-up to menopause) or menopause. Either way there are natural supplements you can get that help with the symptoms. Typical symptoms are hot flushes, moodiness, fatigue, worsening PMS symptoms, anxiety and insomnia. One of the natural supplements you can get is remifemen which you can get readily from chemists. There are also many other supplements available. If you are worried, I suggest you get a blood test from your doctor.

Get help if you are struggling with the symptoms of menopause as there are many traditional and non traditional ways to manage menopause. There is no need to suffer.

google usually can help you x

I went through menopause at 42 and one of the worst symptoms was insomnia for years!!! I am still not a great sleeper 20 years on. I tried all the natural remedies to no avail but was not on hormone replacement therapy. I also found it very isolating as none of my friends were going through the same thing as me and couldn’t really relate to my extreme tiredness. When they experienced it themselves they really understood.

I haven’t gone through it yet but my mum was 39-40 when she started getting symptoms. It started with irregular periods then she had hot flushes, night sweats, major random PMS and pimples.

I have not experienced this – a long way off – but have friends who have experienced menopause and they all had different experiences. Some struggled and some found it an easy transition.

34yo – mine was drug induced though, so not sure if that counts… I remember the most incredible hot flushes, a little vague and moody x

Everyone is different so gets different symptoms, but a change in your period is very often the first sign. And changes can last for years!

I would love to have gone through early menopause, I’m so sick and tired of the pain and discomfort of the monthly period. Alas, it’s not to be. It’s genetic try say, my mum was in her late 50s when she started. So I’ve got a decade to go…

I’m 48 and it’s more than a year that I’ve got irregular periods. I get more instead of less! Heavier and sometimes just 20 days apart, or less. No night sweats. I’m gaining weight but because I suffer of hypothyroidism I can’t actually say which of the two is the reason.

I’m 46 and have been having some symptoms for around 18 months. Night sweats, weight gain, PMT like moods, and heavy, more irregular periods. I’ve heard it can be 5 years of early symptoms before ‘it’ hits! My Mum was 50. I’m taking evening primrose oil daily hoping it helps!