Am 58.I started the menopause at 55. I occasionally get a hot flush still , nothing much. I assume that i sailed through it.
I didnt have heavy periods. They just stopped.
I slept well. Limited hit flushes.
For sure I had and have brain fog.
I seem less emotionally resiliant. More tempermental and prone to low mood and energy.I get bored which I never have done in my whole life, cant be bothered to execise, have gone off cooking, want to be left alone all the time. I used to go on little adventures to new places but i dont really now. I used to.throw parties etc . I now cant be bothered.
I feel this sounds like depression but i am on anti depressants as i have poor mood regulation due to add.
I dont think its depression.
I also feel quite tired. I have thyroid issues..thyroxine has recently been increased.
My skin in thining and my bingo batwings widening!
I get a great deal of joy from simple things like plants and nature still, but i tend to stay in much more than i did ,like sitting hours and hours in my garden .
The big difference is I seem less motivated and intrested . More easily annoyed or emotional, less outgoing or proactive.
I did have period dysphoria and so i didnt like esrtrogen when i was having periods .