So confused, menopause or what??

[Kerrylady]

I’m 51; my last period was nearly 2 months ago & for last 3 weeks I’ve been getting awful hot flushes, up to 12 a day, feel like crying over silly stuff, am so so tired. I read menopause is when you’ve not had a period for 12 months so what am I going through? I’ve also read your period will come back so I’m just so confused and afraid I’ll start bleeding when I won’t expect it,I realize it’s different for everyone but would so appreciate any advice/answers.

Sounds like it could be perimenopause.

I have only had a few night sweats so not sure how often hot flushes occur, however I do get very tearful and really tired along with a whole host of other lovely symptoms!

Have a look at the other posts on here and on menopausematters as there is tons of helpful info around. It would be best though to go to see your GP though just to rule out anything else.

do some reading around.
Yes it's the menopause.

Peri menopause is the stage leading up to your final period.

Menopause or post menopause is when you have not had a period for 12 months and it was your last.

People use menopause and peri menopause as the same word, so it can be confusing.

Thanks all for your responses. I guess whatever its called, I have to go through it! It's the period thing, it has stopped and yet seemingly it will come back again ! but for how long I guess is different for everyone.