Can a 42 year old woman go through the menopause?

General speaking, 42 is still a little young to be starting the menopause, although it can happen, especially if other close female relatives started around the same time.

Smoking, obesity, ethnic origin, and some chronic health issues, can cause an early menopause too.

However, your symptoms could be due to other factors such as stress, low iron, or low thyroid, so it is best to get this checked by your doctor.

They may also be able to test your hormone levels and that would give you a good idea as to what is happening.

Eileen Durward