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I am 58 years old and, in 2001, I had a hysterectomy. They left the ovaries in. During the past year I have experienced a brain "freeze" as it is termed; the simplest decisions are almost impossible to make. Having been an intelligent woman, and hopefully I still am, could this be a classic symptom of menopause? I am also experiencing chronic heart burn together with a smokers cough although I don't smoke. I find that I am becoming breathless very quickly. Can you help?

You can still get the menopause after a hysterectomy, especially if you still have your ovaries so it is possible.

The best thing to do is to see your doctor. They can test your hormone levels and that will give you a better idea of what is happening. Do mention the cough and heartburn as well, particularly if this has been going on a while.

In the meantime you may find the herb Ginkgo biloba helpful for your memory loss.

Eileen Durward

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