I have an ache in my lower tummy and sides. I haven't had a period for a few months now but I am feeling very tired. I'm on a good diet and I walk every day for almost 40 minutes, although I don't feel like walking now as I'm so drowsy. Is this normal? Can you recommend a natural product that would be able to help? I'm currently taking vitamin C, vitamin B complex, Q10, calcium, and Agnus castus.

Firstly, if your periods have stopped for the time being it is best to stop the Agnus castus as it is probably not needed just now.

Fatigue is common but low iron, low thyroid, and low vitamin D can all appear at this stage and cause similar symptoms so it is a good idea to ask your doctor to test for these just to rule them out, also mention the stomach aches.

This again is common and often caused by falling hormones, they are too low to trigger a bleed but there is still a monthly cycle which can manifest PMT-like symptoms.

You may find Menopause Support helpful as this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen and I would also suggest a good magnesium supplement as well.

Eileen Durward