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I'm 54. What are the body's mechanisms - why do night sweats occur at night? They also seem to go in sync with my chronic pelvic pain, and when I can get the pain to calm the sweats do too. Perhaps it's just the body in stress, and if cortisol goes down at night then there is less natural pain relief around - does that relate to night sweats? Any natural remedies that work for this and esp the insomnia (which pain doesn't help anyhow) greatly appreciated. Thanks

I was told there was a blood test which could tell you if you were having the menopause. is this true?

I’ve had persistent issues with dry eyes and sinuses recently. Could this be related to the menopause?

I had an early menopause with my last period coming 5 years ago. I'm now almost 48 with no sign of the hot flushes stopping. My only other real symptom is short term memory issues- mainly concentrating on remembering where I've put things! So my question is- is it likely to improve soon and is it more or less sensible to take some form of HRT if menopause is early?

I am right through the menopause but my daughter seems to be moving into a perimenpausal phase. She's a vegetarian and very fussy eater. How can she get the right amount of nutrition to keep her safe. Thank you.

I've managed to lose menopausal weight gain however my waist has disappeared any advise on how to regain it?

Are cramps a sign of menopause? I would also like some advice on how alcohol consumption affects the menopause? Thanks

Best natural ways to combat symptoms?

What are the first signs?

Is it worth using the London Hormone clinic for bio identical hormones?

My mum went through the menopause at a really young age. Does this mean I am likely to as well, or are other factors in play here?

I'm curious about any recent research on the possible causes of premature menopause? I started mine aged 30 and my last period was aged 32. Tests confirmed I was post menopausal at 33 but my GP couldn't give me any reason at the time. I've still no idea what caused such an early menopause.

my periods are getting closer together, is that an indication of menopause approaching ?

Does the menopause really affect your memory or is that just an urban myth?

How easy is it to self-diagnose menopause whilst on a birth control pill with no periods? What symptoms should I look out for?

I have been having hot flushes since my early 40s and am now in my late 50s. My Mother still had hot flushes and crashing exhaustion in her 80s. Why do some of my friends have mild hot flushes for a year and then they are through the menopause whereas others, like myself, keep on having symptoms?

My concern is also thinning hair, and loss of hair particularly towards end of summer. Any dietary recommendations to help this?

Does vaginal dryness ever improve without treatment? Are any treatments effective that don't contain hormones?

What are the best alternative remedies to help minimise menopausal symptons without having to resort to HRT?

I went through the menopause without too many problems but at the age of 72 I have started getting hot sweats & sleep problems. Do you think it could be connected .

I menopaused at 42 and had hot flushes and night sweats for ages which only disappeared after I had been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and had my levothyroxin dose at the right level ( mid 50s).
I'm now 64 and have started to have intermitttent hot flushes again, usually in the evenings but thank goodness not at night.
My blood tests don't show a problem with my thyroxin levels - what could be causing the hot flushes and what do you suggest to alleviate the symptoms?

I haven’t taken HRT because I am on a lot of other medication for pain with a neurological illness. I also can’t walk outside the house. Should I be worried about my bone density? Should I be asking my GP to check my density??

Why does your hair become so much thinner during the menopause, and how can you improve your hair density?

Please help, I can’t stop craving biscuits, cakes, crisps and chocolate. I’ve put on over 2 stone in the last year, I’m 54 nearly 55. My cravings seem to be out of control. I really need to lose weight. I have PCOS and beginning to have irregular periods now. Self esteem is really low now. Don’t want my husband to come near me now. Feel too fat. Help!

Can any particular diet or natural remedies help with menopausal symptoms, mainly hot flushes?