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I am 49 years old and I think that I am going through the menopause - I had a period last August and I didn't have another one until April, and I haven't had one since. I have noticed a weight gain around my stomach/hips, which is really upsetting as I am naturally quite slim. I hate having sex, and I keep making up excuses not to. When I do have sex, I just want it to be over and done with as quickly as possible. I feel very low, I can't sleep very well, and I have a sore back most of the time. Please help, I feel as though I am going out of my mind.

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