My mother and gran went through the menopause early. I'm 32 years old and I'm experiencing every symptom apart from hot flushes. Is it possible I am going through the menopause early? My mother was 37 years old and my gran was 39.

It's unlikely at your age - it's really pushing it for an early menopause that early!

If you get your doctor to do a blood test, they can see if your hormones are at a sensible level or not.

If they are then there can be other explanations for the various symptoms you are experiencing.

Stress, for example, can give symptoms very similar to the menopause.

Eileen Durward