Sounds normal from where I'm sitting and at least you have a GP who will at least consider HRT!
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As the oestrogen levels drop off so the body may become dry: that's eyes, ears, nostrils, vagina, skin - we have several threads on vaginal atrophy so have a read then ask your GP for treatment: the sooner you start either
Vagifem or
Ovestin the better! and this has to be managed for ever. It plumps up the vaginal area and encourages lubrication which stops the itchiness and tendency towards urine infection-type symptoms.
As oestrogen levels drop so muscles may become lax = aches and pains
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Some ladies find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary is useful. Browse round. Make notes!
Nothing is taboo as most of it's been discussed here B4 ;-)