I’ll seek medical advice but would like some views here.
I’m 47, 48 in May. I haven’t had a period since May last year. A little bit surprised because my late mum told me she went through the menopause at 51. i get mild cramps sometimes but wouldn’t be surprised at this stage if that’s it for me.
Symptom wise, I’m not doing too bad (I think!) Slight hair loss, weight gain, a handful of very mild hot flushes.
I have a 5yo child as a single mother, so not much time to exercise and very unfit. Not too much energy, but not too bad. Feel like the spring has gone out my step and joints are definitely stiffer. Not sure how much is down to lack of exercise. Sometimes fly off the handle at my child :-( but not sure how much this is down to hormones. Sex drive has collapsed.
Would love to have more energy and some libido back but feel that overall - no flooding, not dreadful hot flushes, only mild brain fog - I should count my blessings and go with it.
i do suspect it’s crept in my gradually, what with Covid and young child, and maybe if I went on HRT I’d be surprised at the difference. Also, as an older mum I’m running with a younger crowd and would like to fit in!
Any views, advice, experience? Thank you…