I'm 45 years old and my periods are hit and miss. I had a period in January this year but I did not have any periods in February or March. I can't sleep because of the hot sweats that I am getting and lately I just can't be bothered to do anything. What advice can you give me?

Sage tablets are often used to help with flushes and sweats, and if sleep is an issue then a magnesium supplement taken in the evening may help as well.

Fatigue is also a common symptom but if it has gone on for a while then it is best to get it checked out by the doctor as there could be other causes such as low iron or low thyroid.

Eileen Durward