A.Vogel search
When the internal search is activated, personal data such as your IP address is transmitted to our search engine Cludo. Data is thus transferred to a third country. Please click here if you want to display the internal search. You can find more information on data protection here: Privacy policy.
I was wondering if I am menopausal. I have hot flushes but not sweats. They can happen at anytime - I just feel like my face is burning up. I also suffer with my joints. My period can be a week to a few days early or late sometimes. It can last for about 3 days or it can last for 5-7 days. I also get hitching anytime during the day and in the evening, I can just start itching, for no reason,all over my arms and body. This has haddened a lot lately. I will be 48 this year. I do have mood swings and I can be watching something on TV or thinking about things and I can feel myself filling up, which isn't like me. I was looking on your site and reading the symptoms and the ladies stories and wondered what you think about my situation?
Your symptoms are all common ones as you approach the menopause and you are in the average age range 45-55 so it is possible.
Your doctor may be able to test your hormone levels and that will give you a better idea of what is happening.
In the meantime you may find Menopause Support helpful, this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen so may reduce symptoms.
Nettle can be effective for itchy skin so try a couple of cups of nettle tea daily and try to have 30 minute relaxation every day as this can help reduce symptoms and improve mood quickly.
Eileen Durward
Do you have questions? Please feel free to ask.
How helpful was this answer?
UK 5-day pollen forecast
Stay up to date with the latest pollen information by finding your local pollen forecast from over 30,000 locations across the UK.
Supporting a healthier happier you
