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Is 45 average age to start perimenopause?

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ForKeenDeer · 10/09/2024 17:19

Periods a bit more erratic, anxiety slightly more than usual? I’m slightly older than 45 but only noticing little things that other ladies say they have and feel?

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lobsterkiller · 10/09/2024 19:45

I think I started to notice just before my 50th, nothing too obvious. My periods slightly erratic, the odd night of middle of the night waking and a bit dryer downstairs.

I started HRT sequi at 50 and I'm now 53. I feel like I bypassed some of the worst symptoms others have because I started HRT very quickly after symptoms started.

Sequi gives a regular bleed and I'm over having periods, I'll be asking for conti from 54.

superplumb · 10/09/2024 19:32

Mine was noticeable around 41. Everything went mad overnight. I struggled on but spoke to a gp who suggested that's what it was.

redalex261 · 10/09/2024 18:03

Yes. Gradual slide I would say. No change to period for me but poor sleep, slight loss of focus, tiredness etc. Deal with ASAP.

Tumbleweed101 · 10/09/2024 18:01

I noticed my moods and periods changing from about that age. I'm now approaching 49 and just started my first HRT patch to see if it helps from night waking, low moods and achy joints. If it does it'll be amazing.

NoShirtNoShoesNoSheldon · 10/09/2024 17:50

Pretty much, yes. Although mine started early 40’s and my, once regular as clockwork periods, going haywire and crippling anxiety were my first symptoms.