I'm experiencing period-type pain in my lower abdomen, back, and thighs. I've noticed some digestive problems. I'm feeling bloated and occasionally nauseous. These symptoms can also be associated with ovarian cancer. Should I be worried or are these just menopause symptoms?

These are all common menopause symptoms and are usually nothing to worry about!

Even though your hormone levels are falling, there is still a bit of a cycle and this can give rise to period-like pain at certain times of the month even if there is no period at the end of it.

Digestive problems and nausea are often caused by falling oestrogen so you may find Menopause Support helpful as this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen.

Ginger, either as a tea or a tablet, can often help with general digestive upset and nausea too.

However, if this is worrying you do go and see your doctor just to put your mind at rest.

Eileen Durward