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I am a woman of the age of 50. I have had a period that was 2 weeks’ long then 2 periods in two weeks - could this be the start of the menopause?

Period changes are often one of the first signs that you are approaching the menopause.

However, frequent or heavy periods can cause anaemia, which in turn can cause fatigue, low mood, and sleep problems, so if this scenario continues it is best to check with your doctor as well.

Eileen Durward


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