I have been feeling unwell for 2 weeks now. I get a pain in my head, and then I have a hot flush and feel unwell for about 15 minutes. Is this a normal symptom of the menopause?

Some women do experience headaches or dizziness just before a flush. This can be due to a sudden dip in oestrogen so you may find a fermented soya supplement, such Menopause Support, helpful.

This is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen thus reducing symptoms.

However, there could be other causes for this, such as low iron or low thyroid, so it is a good idea to ask your doctor to test for these just to rule them out.

Eileen Durward