@rowenahealth_menopause: In perimenopause (the time leading up to menopause) you are still fertile. If you have natural periods and are not taking hormonal contraception the period pattern may be changing, maybe lighter, heavier, longer, shorter. You need to use contraception until 2 years after your last natural period if it is under the age of 50 and 1 year if over the age of 50. All women can stop using contraception at age 55 years even if they have periods. Any bleeding on a hormonal contraceptive or HRT is not a natural period, but a bleed due to the hormones. https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MEN0921351544-005_Menopause-Support-Booklet-5-3.pdf This booklet is helpful. If you would like a private appointment at Rowena Health please visit: www.rowenahealth.co.uk #menopause #peri #perimenopause #perimenopausesymptom #perimenopausesymptomsuk #hrt #hormonal #pms #pmdd #hotflashes #hotflushes #nightsweatsmenopause #insomnia #snoring #restlesslegsyndrome #palpitations #dizziness #jointpains #periodproblems #anxiety #lowmood #MoodSwings #memoryloss #uti #tinnitus #surrey #guildfordsurrey #menopausedoctor #gp #doctorsoftiktok
Hi Dr Carys and thank you for this very helpful information 👍🏼 I just turned 47 and had absent periods for 5 months, followed by prolonged period for nearly 10 weeks now. I know HRT such as patches or minipill will help regulate my period but they also come with risks which I’m concerned about. What would you recommend? Any advise is appreciated:))
2026-05-02 16:19:13
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Mama Chameleon :
This is so incredibly helpful! I have endometriosis with bowel involvement and your explanation of alternating IBS type attacks is what I’ve been feeling. I’ve put it all down to the endo but the peri menopause also makes sense. I’ve had a fit test and TVS. I also have had bouts of urticaria out of now where and generally widening hay fever. I had been so confused about the surges also. The lightbulb makes a lot of sense. 💜 I also worried that as some of the symptoms come and go it was in my head.
2026-03-27 23:57:44
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Samantha Lloyd :
I’m about to turn 44 and when I tried to speak to my doctors about peri menopause symptoms he dismissed me telling me I was too young
2024-01-07 10:50:33
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carolinedewstow :
I’m so saddened that there are no studies looking at memory loss and perimenopause. we’re still in the dark about so much to do with women’s health
2024-01-22 09:05:15
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Geewhizz :
You have such a lovely comforting voice 😌
2024-01-06 19:20:02
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clariss787 :
I’ve been to see gp about perimenopause,had bloods done and I’m pre diabetic,my iron low will HRT help? I see them on Monday to discuss. Never had problems with bloods before now. I’m 47 years old.
2026-04-15 20:11:57
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🥰 :
Perimenopause here, was given Estrogen gel and Progesterone. I stopped after 3 months as it gave me regular periods which was hell.
Struggling with sweats now. what is an alternative treatment? I can't go back to regular periods.🥺
2025-11-11 08:48:02
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badassbab :
just a few symptoms then😳😭
think I've unlocked a new one... nausea out of nowhere? is that a thing?
2024-01-05 18:32:59
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Danni🦉 :
The pain in my legs, especially on a night time, is horrendous!!!!
2024-01-06 07:54:41
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Sara Renwick :
I'm glad this wasn't a drinking game! I'd be very drunk if I had to take a shot for every symptom I've experienced?
2024-01-21 13:13:26
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Rebecca :
I'm going through early menopause and my brain fog is horrible plus joint pain
2024-01-06 09:02:07
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Meech T :
Is phantom smells a thing in perimenopause pls? Something I’ve been getting.
2024-01-07 09:34:00
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nickyxoxoxox :
can perimenopause at 37/38?
2024-01-07 20:05:39
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tanyaj10 :
Yes! My brain fog, loss of words is so bad. I’m 42. Also my moods.
2024-01-22 00:09:44
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bethie76 :
I am almost 48 and have been in perimenopause for at least a year. It’s been one of the most life-changing, awful, depressing things. 😩
2024-02-03 22:57:15
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Craxii Sheralda Jone :
I have pcos, my light bulb never worked properly. what am I to expect?
2024-04-01 02:01:31
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Jellytot :
I have bad Adhd and chronic depression and now I am starting with all this 😭 I can’t seem to win 😭
2024-01-20 18:42:26
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Meredith Clan :
Autism and peri menopause how do I explain how much I am struggling
2024-01-05 23:22:21
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R. Sprinkles :
I have ADHD and Heart Failure. Nearly every symptom you listed is also an ADHD symptom or commonly occurs with ADHD, or is a HF medication side effect
2024-01-21 14:46:58
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Mum82 :
What about being itchy? Is that a symptom?
2024-01-06 09:53:23
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Olga :
How many years after menepause does it last?
2025-09-03 11:46:20
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womenover40club :
This is very helpful information. Thank you. 🤗
2025-09-02 14:07:41
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cjbadley :
I’m 36, I’m having a lot of the symptoms you’ve just mentioned but I’m being told by people I’m too young. I feel like I’m going mad! Am I too young?
2024-01-09 20:46:48
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Emily :
What should be done if the doctor's diagnosis for reoccuring bleeding after menopause is just "stress"??
2024-10-14 12:09:22
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user9564883787867 :
I am on HRT evoril and 53, I am getting intermittent bleeding, it’s bizzare I can get a little bit for a minute and it stops completely then randomly it will come back is this normal?
2024-01-25 07:07:32
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