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Since my periods stopped I wake up drenched most nights. Is this normal, and is there anything that actually helps?
My cycle used to be regular, but now some months are missed and others are very heavy. Should I be worried?
I keep losing my train of thought and cannot find words I normally know. Would HRT help with this, or is it something else?
I have been waking at 3am for months and I am exhausted. I am not sure whether this is the menopause or something else.
My anxiety has got much worse over the past year, and some days I feel panicky for no clear reason. Could this be hormonal?
I have not changed how I eat, but the weight has settled around my middle. Is this the menopause and what can I do about it?
My hands and knees ache most mornings. My GP mentioned joint pain can be linked to the menopause. Is HRT an option for this?
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