Well I certainly wasnt thinking about this a week ago
Im 42 and Ive been having very heavy periods for 7 years , the last year clotting and flooding
I started tracking my periods and my 28 day cycle has worked its way down to 21 days
that is what started me googling and "menopause " kept popping up ??
Anyway , other things Im experiencing , intense itching on my hands , arms and legs , no rash , just bright red skin
terrible restless legs at night hence trouble sleeping
bloating to the point I think Im going to explode
IBS type symptoms
and thats it I think , but to be honest its enough to have a real negative effect on my life
Went to GP today and Im having blood tests tomoro and ovarian scan , need reassuring theres not something super nasty on my ovaries (peace of mind)
It does seem that many menopause symptoms are also ovarian cancer symptoms
He has then suggested a coil to control the periods , once my ovaries get the all clear
I have had polycystic ovaries before so who knows
So just saying Hi
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and I suppose my first question is , has anyone else experienced intense itching , on hands and arms mainly , but also feet and legs ?