Hi I am forty three and my periods have got a bit crazy over the last year and a half a get a small period at fourteen days and then might get a longer heavy period thirty five days later or two short periods every fourteen days. My joints in my hands are stiff and my breasts are very tender nearly all the time some days I feel like they might explode!! they feel like they are growing bigger. Things get on my nerves very easily and then I could feel very low and not care about anything. I am adopted so do not know my mothers history. Do you think I could be peri-menopausal?

Your symptoms are common ones experienced in the menopause but you are slightly under the average age range although some women do start earlier. Your doctor may be able to test your hormone levels and that would give you a better idea of what is happening. In the meantime you may find Agnus castus helpful for your symptoms as this is traditionally used to help rebalance the monthly cycle.

Eileen Durward

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