I stopped having periods about 4-5 years ago. I have been having hot-flushes, night-sweats, the occasional headache, and a pain in my bones. My question is, how long am I going to have to go through the menopause for? I have also started to have indigestion problems. After I eat, I keep having to go straight to the rest room. It is very seldom that I can keep my food down. I plan to go and see my doctor next week. Could this also be part of the menopause?

You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years so you would now be considered post-menopausal. 

As you are well through the menopause, your symptoms are unlikely to be hormonal based.

They could be caused by a number of factors such as low iron, or low thyroid, or low vitamin D so I am glad to hear that you are going to see your doctor.

Digestive problems, especially if they don't get better, do need to be checked out too.

Stress can also be a contributory factor so if this is you then you may find a stress remedy such as Valerian helpful.

Eileen Durward