Is 45 too early for menopause?
Its been a while since I posted here in VF though I visit the forum now and then. I have a question about menopause as some of us here have gone through it or getting there.
I just turned 45 and my periods was like clockwork. Never had any issues , neither heavy nor light periods. After taking covid vaccine I had one periods and it stopped completely after that for the past 4 months. Not sure if it was related to the vaccine or just a normal process for my body.
Had my blood work before few days. Having low estrogen (17), high FSH/LH (133/55) suggests I have hit menopause or getting there. Doctor said I may or may not get my periods back.
My question is will this happen all of a sudden without any peri menopause symptoms? I am having some hot flashes past 2 months now and then , once every few days. Other than that no other symptoms I can think of.
Is 45 little early to get menopause? I heard the average age is 51. My doctor said HRT is not needed unless I get menopause related symptoms like heavy frequent periods, frequent hot flashes or any other symptoms which hinders normal life.
Will early menopause cause any complications long term ? Is there a way to reverse it naturally? What kind of natural supplements we can take for hormones ? I have been reading about Evening primrose oil, black cohosh, Red clover etc. will that help?
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