Ever since I turned 40 (im 43 now) I"m being constantly told im in peri menopause. Not by doctors or professionals but by random woman. Some I know well, some not so well. If I say im hot, oh thats menopause 🙄 No Jan I didnt say im having a hot flash, i said I was hot. Its 30 bloody degrees. Everyone is hot.
If I say I had a bad night's sleep. Thats menopause. If i had a bad nights sleep 5yrs ago it was just a bad nights sleep. Now its a diagnosis. If im in a bad mood, Menopause. I cant remember a certain word. Thats brain fog. Menopause. And its always a woman.
Ive just read a thread where the OP isn't happy with their partner and wondering should they leave?. The first few responses went straight to menopause and advice to get on HRT. The OP had to clarify they're a man.
Im glad there's more awareness around menopause and peri menopause. It was much needed. But now everyone thinks they're an expert and diagnosing woman.
Ive been to my GP and was told im not in peri menopause yet. Not that it would bother me if I was. Im just sick of being told I am by people who dont know what theyre talking about. Has anyone else experienced this?