Menopause: Questions and answers

Low oestrogen levels can mimic the symptoms of depression, so it would be important that your oestrogen levels don't fall too fast. I'd... Read the full answer 〉

So many women find this during the menopause! Some women find that they are saying things completely out of character, or daring to say things in a... Read the full answer 〉

The problem with having the Mirena coil (which gives you progesterone) or being on HRT (which gives you oestrogen and progesterone) is that it's... Read the full answer 〉

Menopausal anxiety is usually caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels. You could consider taking soya isoflavones to gently support your... Read the full answer 〉

Hormonal changes in the menopause can affect us both physically and emotionally and some women do find it is a time for reflecting on their life. It... Read the full answer 〉

At 39, you are still a little young to be starting the menopause.I would see your doctor just to check that your medication is not causing this. Low... Read the full answer 〉

Yes, this is very common, you are not the only one! Lowering oestrogen can affect our mood and patience, and it can be very disconcerting if you are... Read the full answer 〉

This is actually quite common and most women will experience this at some point in the menopause. This is often caused by dips in oestrogen affecting... Read the full answer 〉

If you are still getting your periods regularly every month and the emotional upheaval is your only symptom, it may not be the menopause. PMS is more... Read the full answer 〉

Feeling down and losing libido are symptoms of low oestrogen levels, but it is strange that you should be finding this now, after 15+ years of no... Read the full answer 〉

This is quite a common symptom during the menopause. Although we tend to think of oestrogen and progesterone as our main hormones, women have a small... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common, so don't panic. The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. As oestrogen levels fall during menopause, we can feel very... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common, so don't panic. The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild antidepressant and generally makes... Read the full answer 〉

Yes, you can ask your doctor to test your hormone levels but it isn't always accurate! Stress symptoms can be similar to menopause ones, which... Read the full answer 〉

As you are getting a number of symptoms and you are in the average age range, 45-55, it is possible you are approaching the menopause. According to... Read the full answer 〉

These can sometimes take a while to show benefit so if you have just started taking them, you may need to give them more time. If you have been... Read the full answer 〉

Menopausal anxiety is usually caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels. You could consider taking soya isoflavones to gently support your... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause can be quite a rollercoaster emotionally for some women and they can feel that they have 'lost themselves' during this time.... Read the full answer 〉

You could try a Flower Essence as these are traditionally used to help reduce emotional issues/fears etc. We have one called Night Essence... Read the full answer 〉

When your ovaries are left you tend to have the menopause at roughly the same time you would have done had you not had the operation and the average... Read the full answer 〉

Anxiety is one of the common symptoms of the menopause and experiencing it in the morning may indicate that your blood sugar levels are very low at... Read the full answer 〉

Moodiness and outbreaks of anger are quite common during the menopause. It is very important to talk to those around you so that they know what you... Read the full answer 〉

All of these symptoms are associated with low oestrogen levels, so please don't think it's you - it's your hormones giving you a rough... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common, don't worry you are not going crazy! The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild... Read the full answer 〉

This is quite a common symptom during the menopause and it is often caused by fluctuating oestrogen. You may find a magnesium citrate supplement... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause is not a static state and as your hormonal balance changes you can experience different symptoms at different times so this may be why... Read the full answer 〉

Yes, emotional feeling such as crying at seemingly 'nothing' is very common, it is usually caused by fluctuating hormones affecting the... Read the full answer 〉

Changing periods are often one of the first signs that you are approaching the menopause and you are in the average age range of 45-55, so it is... Read the full answer 〉

Menopausal women often find that they are increasingly anxious and nervy, despite not having anything particular to be anxious about, so yes, it may... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common in the menopause! The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild antidepressant and generally makes us... Read the full answer 〉

The problem with having the Mirena coil (which gives you progesterone) or being on HRT (which gives you oestrogen and progesterone) is that it's... Read the full answer 〉

This is quite a common symptom during the menopause. It is very important to talk to those around you so that they know what you are going through,... Read the full answer 〉

Yes, this is quite a normal set of symptoms and it's caused by low oestrogen. You may therefore want to look at a natural plant oestrogen such... Read the full answer 〉

Although some women can get menopause-like symptoms after all this time, there can be other reason such as low iron, low thyroid or low vitamin D, or... Read the full answer 〉

I am so sorry to hear about your father. Stress, both emotional and physical, will often make menopause symptoms worse and it is more than likely... Read the full answer 〉

This is quite a common symptom during the menopause. It is very important to talk to those around you so that they know what you are going through,... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common, so don't panic. The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild antidepressant and generally makes... Read the full answer 〉

  Menopausal anxiety is usually caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels. You could consider taking soya isoflavones  to gently support... Read the full answer 〉

As you are getting a number of symptoms and you are in the average age range 45-55 it is possible you are approaching the menopause. (According to... Read the full answer 〉

Some women do experience this drawn out end to periods although it is not very common. Every so often your body decides it's not done yet and... Read the full answer 〉

These can sometimes take a while to show benefit so if you have just started taking them you may need to give them more time. If you have been taking... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately, coming off HRT can trigger withdrawal symptoms that can mimic menopausal ones and it can be a miserable time until the body... Read the full answer 〉

These are menopause symptoms, but low iron and low thyroid often occur during the menopause, and both can cause similar symptoms. It is best to get... Read the full answer 〉

For some women, the hormonal change can affect the mood quite dramatically. As the medication you have been given is not helping, it is really... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common, so don't panic: you are not going mad! The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild... Read the full answer 〉

Menopausal anxiety is usually caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels. You could consider taking soya isoflavones such as Menopause Support tablets... Read the full answer 〉

For some women the hormonal changes in the menopause can be so severe that it leads to low mood or depression and in such cases it is really... Read the full answer 〉

The reason behind the low mood and weepiness is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild anti-depressant and generally makes us cheerier. With... Read the full answer 〉

Magnesium can often be really helpful as low levels can have quite an effect on mood.Just make sure that you are taking the best kind as some... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately, this is very common in the menopause. You may find Female Essence helpful for this, the Essences work on the emotional side of things... Read the full answer 〉

Moodiness and outbreaks of anger are quite common during the menopause. It is very important to talk to those around you so that they know what you... Read the full answer 〉

This is really common! The reason behind it is low oestrogen levels. Oestrogen acts as a mild antidepressant and generally makes us cheerier. With... Read the full answer 〉

Lowering/fluctuating levels of oestrogen in the menopause can cause really low mood/depression in some women so it is important that you go and see... Read the full answer 〉

It is possible that your hormones are settling down but if you have worked hard at improving your diet, exercising and dealing with any stress then... Read the full answer 〉