I am a 44 year old woman, and I have started experiencing an internal shaking of the upper body, accompanied by light dizziness. I had my right ovary removed when I was 22 years old due to an ovarian cyst, and the doctor did explain to me at the time that I could start the menopause a bit earlier than normal. Am I menopausal?

Your symptoms can happen in the menopause, and you are just below the average age of 45-55, so it is possible.

However, your symptoms could be caused by other factors such as low iron, low thyroid, or low vitamin D so it is best to get this checked out by your doctor as well.

They can test for these just to rule them out. They may also be able to test your hormone levels, which would give you a better idea if you are on your way!

Eileen Durward