I am 45 years old and I have one ovary - I lost my right one at the age of 15. I am suffering from disabling fatigue now, to the point where it is difficult to function. I've had my hormone levels checked and they are all normal, I am not anaemic either. This month I'm experiencing a lot of pain in my remaining ovary. It is as though my one ovary is really struggling to function now. My periods are more or less regular. Could I be in the Peri-menopausal stage?

It is possible that you may be starting the approach to the menopause, but did the doctor also test you for low thyroid and low vitamin D as both of these can cause similar symptoms as well.

In the meantime, you may find Menopause Support helpful, this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen which in turn may reduce symptoms.

Acupuncture can often be really good for this stage so it is worth looking into.

Eileen Durward

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