I underwent a partial hysterectomy - ovaries conserved - in 1997. For a year, I have been going through a lot of anxiety, and I have panicky phases every day. Is this related to the menopause? I don't know which stage of the menopause that I am in, and I don't want to go for HRT as I have heard of its negative side effects. Please tell me what I should do?

These are menopause symptoms, but low iron and low thyroid often occur during the menopause, and both can cause similar symptoms.

It is best to get this checked out by your doctor. They can test your hormone levels which will give you a better idea as to what is happening.

Eileen Durward

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