Menopause: Questions and answers

The two can be linked actually, as the night sweats disrupt your sleep (as you will definitely know!) and this increases carb cravings and reduces... Read the full answer 〉

If you have your ovaries then you very often have the menopause at roughly the same time you would have had it had you not had the operation, if that... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to tell how long symptoms will last as the menopause is different for each woman. Some women may have very few... Read the full answer 〉

You may find sage tablets taken with your evening meal helpful for the night sweats. Fluctuating hormones can cause this but stress can be a big... Read the full answer 〉

These are common symptoms on the approach to the menopause and you are in the average age group, 45-55, so it is possible. However; low iron, low... Read the full answer 〉

You could try Sage tablets as they are traditionally used for flushes/sweats and I would also suggest a magnesium supplement with your evening meal... Read the full answer 〉

Hot flushes and joint pains are very common symptoms in the menopause and can be quite debilitating. You could try Devils Claw for the joints and... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms, such as hot flushes, after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation, it... Read the full answer 〉

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

You may find taking sage helpful for the night sweats. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting with the tincture form, as it often... Read the full answer 〉

Yes, I know it can be very confusing! However, as the night-sweats seem to be your primary symptom, I would suggest the sage tablets taken with your... Read the full answer 〉

If feeling hot at night is your main symptom, then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form but I... Read the full answer 〉

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

You are considered post-menopausal when you have not had a period for two years. During this phase many women do experience menopause symptoms as... Read the full answer 〉

Darker or stronger smelling urine often denotes dehydration and if you are getting flushes or sweats then this can be a contributory factor as... Read the full answer 〉

Night sweats can usually be sorted out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting with the tincture form,... Read the full answer 〉

A total hysterectomy plunges you straight into a full menopause and this in itself puts tremendous strain on the body's nervous system. Taking... Read the full answer 〉

Having a hysterectomy can put tremendous strain on the body, and when your ovaries are left this normally triggers the menopause around about the... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to tell how long symptoms will last as it is different for each woman. Some women may have very few symptoms for... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms, such as hot flushes, after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this... Read the full answer 〉

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

You may find taking sage helpful for the night sweats. It comes in tincture or tablet form. I suggest starting with the tincture form, as it often... Read the full answer 〉

Night sweats/heat are a common menopause symptom but can be caused by other factors such as stress, low iron or low thyroid so it is best to get this... Read the full answer 〉

The sweats and flushes tend to be very severe when coming off long-term HRT, so I am not sure that natural treatments are going to give you... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause is not a static state, your hormones can go up, down or stay level for months at a time. Usually when symptoms come back and you are... Read the full answer 〉

You can usually sort night sweats out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting with the tincture form, as... Read the full answer 〉

The menopause is not a static state, your hormones can go up, down or stay level for months at a time. Usually when symptoms come back and you are... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this situation it is very important... Read the full answer 〉

Firstly, you really need to stop your periods coming every fortnight - that will just drain you of blood! Your iron levels will fall badly and that... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms such as night sweats after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this situation... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms such as night sweats after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this situation... Read the full answer 〉

You could try Sage tablets as these are traditionally used for hot flushes and night sweats.  Caffeine sometimes triggers flushes, so keep... Read the full answer 〉

This is a common scenario on the approach to the menopause, best thing to do is see your doctor, they can test your hormone levels and that will give... Read the full answer 〉

It depends how long you have been period-free. Age doesn't really tell much because women go through the menopause at such different times. Try the... Read the full answer 〉

Although the night sweats are a common menopausal symptom, you are quite young for the menopause and increased thirst and sweating are also possible... Read the full answer 〉

This is a common scenario on the approach to the menopause and you are in the average age range 45-44. However, low iron, low thyroid and low vitamin... Read the full answer 〉

You could try sage tablets as these are traditionally used for night sweats.Eileen Durward Read the full answer 〉

Poor sleep is a common symptom in the menopause, especially if you get night sweats as well. Stress and anxiety are also very common during... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms such as hot flushes after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this situation... Read the full answer 〉

Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this situation it is very important... Read the full answer 〉

Some women can experience headaches and migraines during the menopause, this is often due to sudden dips in the hormone oestrogen, remedies such as... Read the full answer 〉