Just got up the courage to speak to my GP about my night sweats and hot flushes, after putting it off for months as I knew it would be minimised.
I’m 37, fit and healthy, but having night sweats where the sheets are soaking and hot flushes where my face is visibly red on work calls. Periods are still regular but I’ve read that can be case with peri-menopause for years before the menopause starts.
GP was very dismissive, told me it can’t be related to perimenopause as I’m still having periods. Reluctantly agreed to do blood tests, even when I mentioned having private medical insurance.
I’m concerned now that tests won’t even be looking for the right things, or testing at the right time. Should I get private tests instead?
I hate the way it’s such a battle to get decent healthcare for women’s issues in the UK.