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Early Menopause at 30

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kadi22 · 16/07/2022 10:57

Hello Guys,
I was wondering if anyone can help me at all? I have had symptoms of going through premature menopause for over a year now I have been to my GP on several occasions just to be told that I'm too young to be going through it the symptoms in which I have are as followed


  • Night sweats

  • Hot flashes

  • Insomnia

  • Mood swings

  • Excessive weight gain around abdomen

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Fatigue

I also have a genetic condition which is a translocation of my chromosomes I have seen a genetic specialist and she told me that because my chromosomes aren't normal that I am more than likely going to go through the early menopause but my GP doesn't seem to agree. I am at my wits end on what to do I have a blood test booked in for next month but my GP told me that hormones can fluctuate so they may come back normal. I haven't had a period in over 5 years as I was on the injection due to my periods being extremely heavy I am now on the Pill (Desogestrel) so still don't have a period. I have done 2 menopause self tests and they have both come back positive I am just looking for some advice or someone who is at a similar age going through the same.

Thanks :)

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Worriedpanda50 · 16/07/2022 11:14

I really probably don't know what I am talking about but I thought a positive on one of those tests meant that you are going through it. I thought a negative doesn't rule it out, particularly after a certain age and combined with symptoms. I know those tests are controversial and not seen as helpful and I thought that was reason why but my understanding might be muddled.

Hopefully someone else will clarify.

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kadi22 · 16/07/2022 12:02

Worriedpanda50 · 16/07/2022 11:14

I really probably don't know what I am talking about but I thought a positive on one of those tests meant that you are going through it. I thought a negative doesn't rule it out, particularly after a certain age and combined with symptoms. I know those tests are controversial and not seen as helpful and I thought that was reason why but my understanding might be muddled.

Hopefully someone else will clarify.

Yes when you get 2 lines it's positive

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mina14325 · 16/07/2022 12:06

I recommend the Forth test. I took mine for exercise reasons but it gives you a full picture of hormones.

Original poster
kadi22 · 16/07/2022 12:15

mina14325 · 16/07/2022 12:06

I recommend the Forth test. I took mine for exercise reasons but it gives you a full picture of hormones.

What's that?

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JinglingHellsBells · 16/07/2022 15:49

Oh my goodness! Please insist your GP refers you to a specialist for POI. Premature Ovarian Sufficiency.

The main clinic for this in the UK is in London at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital lead by Prof Nick Panay and team. They see women from all over the UK. Your GP can refer you. But there will be other specialists in your own area.

The drs at that clinic also run The Daisy Network which is a national charity for POI. You can find their website and join their forum (there is an annual fee.)

You really do need expert help and most likely HRT now if you have POI.

Please do not waste your money on home tests. You need to see a consultant.

If you can afford it, there are private appts which are much quicker- on the NHS you will wait months. Most private consultations are around £300.

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