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I am 43 years old and, for the last two years, my periods have been coming sooner, and lasting for just over a week. I have also been waking through the night because I am too hot. My nails are always breaking, and I never get any length to them. Recently the skin on my lower legs has been dry and itchy as well. Could this be the start of going through the change?
These are menopause symptoms however, low iron and low thyroid can both cause the same symptoms so it is best that you get this checked out by your doctor.
They can test for these, and also check your hormone levels so that will give you a better idea as to what is happening.
Eileen Durward
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