I am 42 years old and I'm experiencing pain in my feet and my legs. I've also lost 6 kilos in weight recently, and my period is arriving every other week. I feel so weak that I cannot sleep and my vagina is dry and itchy. What should I do?

It is still a little young to be approaching the menopause at your age, although it may happen if other close female relatives started at this time.

Low iron, low thyroid, and low vitamin D can all cause similar symptoms so it is best to ask your doctor to test for these just to rule them out.

In the meantime, it may be a good idea to take a good female multi-vitamin supplement to support your body generally.

Eileen Durward