I am 54 years old and I am just starting to get some of the symptoms of the menopause. I have had a small sweat that wakes me up in the morning, but not through the day or night. The thing that bothers me most is that I have taken to crying and I don't know why.I just feel down! I have uterine fibroids which my consultant wanted to remove along with my uterus. Not wanting to have a hysterectomy, I changed my diet. I am really fit anyway, as I am a dance teacher. I did manage to shrink them back by 2cm. I would really like advice on a supplement that I can take to make me happy again, without having a negative affect on my fibroids.

Fibroids can be controlled and even shrunk with the right natural programme. Diet, supplements, and herbs can all help, as can reducing stress.

However, it can be quite daunting to do it all yourself and I would suggest seeking the advice of a Nutritional Therapist who can formulate a safe and effective treatment plan. To find a local practitioner please see www.BANT.org.uk

In the meantime, you may find a good magnesium citrate supplement, 200mg twice a day, along with a 50mg vitamin B Complex helps with the mood.

Feeling low and down is very common in the menopause; oestrogen is known as a mood enhancer so when it starts to fall this can affect the way we feel.

Acupuncture can also be really good for this so worth looking into as well.

Eileen Durward