Is it normal to have indegestion and bloating after 6 years? If so, how much longer will it last?

Bloating is a common symptom of the menopause, you may find Molkosan Vitality helpful for this. Also, try to avoid lots of wheat foods and high salt and sugar foods. If you have had antibiotics in the last few years then this may be a contributory factor and it would be a good idea to take a course of probiotics now as well.

As for how long these symptoms will last, it is hard to say as every woman experiences the menopause differently.

The peri-menopause, which is the period leading up to the menopause, can last for a number of years before your periods stop for good. Some women sail through this with little or no problem whilst others can have a lot of different symptoms.

You are then considered through the menopause when you have not had a period for 2 years but some women find that their symptoms can last longer than this.

However, this can be due to other factors such as stress, lifestyle, diet, exercise and general health. Most women do find that their symptoms tail off but it is really important to look after yourself well at this stage.

Eileen Durward