When do symptoms of menopause go away?

[BlackInk]

Hi

I'm getting on for three years since my last period. There was no gradual wind-down, no 'peri-menopause', they just stopped out of the blue aged 43.

I've been feeling generally rubbish since around the time my periods stopped. Not all classic symptoms, but GPs I've seen seem to think it's all standard menopause / tired middle-aged working mum stuff.

I've tried a couple of different HRT patches over the 3 years and am currently on Everol Conti. No difference in symptoms.

I suppose my question is, are most menopause symptoms felt in the build up to periods stopping completely? Could symptoms be put down to menopause 3 years after last period?

I've got an appointment at a menopause clinic in a couple of weeks (after being on waiting list for almost a year), have no idea what to expect, and also wonder whether they will consider my symptoms unrelated so long after periods stopping.

Thank you
BI

If you are bleeding like that the answer for most women is the Mirena coil- have a google and read about it.

The sickness is most likely anaemia.

I am intolerant to so many foods and drinks now, also having a colonoscopy for bouts of Diarrhoea. Consultant thinks it may be IBS oh the joys post menopause. I also can imagine lying in snow on the grass to cool off sometimes.

I have had my blood tested for anaemia and I actually have very high iron levels and doctor thought I should be full of energy. It makes no sense. My mum actually had the coil fitted and said she felt great with it. I'd forgotten about that.

justasking111 are you on hrt? I can't seem to tolerate any of my old eating habits I cannot stomach alcohol at all which I find frustrating. My colonoscopy is on 13th March. Have you had one before?