Age 70 - last period at 40 - first symptoms at 38

Once I got on top of it with my GP, menopause was a really well-managed journey with no major negative impact on my life. Prior to the confirmation of early menopause I was suffering debilitating hot flushes which affected my work and, more concerningly, my sleep which in turn affected my mood, concentration and energy levels.

I have an amazing doctor who addressed all aspects of how menopause could be affecting me now and in the long term. I have been on Compounded HRT since the early days of my menopause. I have found this to be absolutely invaluable given that I have had hot flushes since day 1 (and they continue to re-emerge should I ever (for instance) go away for a holiday and forget my HRT cream!