I am 48 years old for the past few months I have been having what I think is hot flushes, I haven't had a period for about 2 months and over the past few weeks I feel very bloated. My upper abdomen feels really uncomfortable . Do you think I am young to be going through my change?

The average age of starting the approach to the menopause is 45-55 so you are in the normal age range and missing periods are usually one of the first signs so it is possible. You may find that you miss a couple of periods then they come back for a while then stop again and so on, this can continue for quite a while before they finally stop!

Best thing to do is see your doctor, they can test your hormone level and that will give you a better idea of what is happening, do also mention the bloating. In the meantime you may find that sage tablets helps with the flushes and Molkosan Fruit for the bloating.

Eileen Durward