A premature menopause brings with it all the symptoms of a normally timed menopause such as:
- Irregular or missed periods
- Hot flushes
- Mood changes
- Weight gain
- Reduced libido
- Vaginal dryness
- Aches and pains
- Loss of fertility
In addition this is happening to you at a time when the last thing you would be expecting is to be going through your menopause. This magnifies the emotional and social issues that everyone going through the menopause has to face.
- You might be planning a pregnancy and find that you now can’t conceive
- Your friends will be carrying on as normal whilst you will be suffering from symptoms associated with “older women”
- The chance to “share” experiences will be limited
This can be a difficult period and you can seek support from specialists such as The Daisy Network.