Can extreme stress kick start menopause?

[WilburIsSomePig]

This might be an utterly ridiculous question. In have just had blood test and confirmed that I am 'out the other side' according to doctor. Am 47 and haven't had a period for at least 18 months. All my symptoms seemed to start during a long period of extreme stress and grief and I wondered if there is a connection. Or am I being ridiculous?

Yes it can - this happened to a friend of mine BUT her periods resumed and carried on till she was 52 ish once she was over the stress.
Also, blood tests are not reliable often.
I had one and was told I was post meno and yet I had periods for another 2 years.

It wouldn't surprise me.

I've (40) had symptoms for over 2yrs and I've been swamped by stress for over 5yrs now. My poor hormones have probably packed up and left .

Yes. My last day of periods was the day my husband died, no peri menopausal symptoms before , just a complete stop. Missed out on hot flushes too.

Oh maisie .