Hi everyone - I am nearly 45 years old and want some advice. I have been having menopause like symptoms for about 18 months such as crying for no reason, extreme pmt, and periods going a little wonky. I am concerned about my periods and want to know if it's normal to start bleeding 18 days into my cycle. For the past 12 months my periods have ranged from 29 - 33 days gradually get a little longer each month- this month however things have changed. I came on my period again on Saturday which is the day i should have ovulated - at first it was pinkish discharge, then it turned brown and today it's a full on period, all be it a little lighter than normal and has come complete with backache and cramps. I also had terrible anger on Friday and felt really low all weekend. I just need to know if anyone else has experienced this and whether it's "normal". Should I go and see my gp about this - I'm a little put off as when I went after having a period for 3 weeks and then nothing for 45 days I was told I was too young to be in menopause (and the gp was female!). I feel like I'm going insane
