I'm 37, all these symptoms relate to me. I get moody, stressed, I've itchy skin and ache all over. I feel tired all the time and cant get motivated. My periods have only been lasting 2-3 days. Is this the start of the menopause?

37 is still a bit young to be starting the menopause although it can happen occasionally. Your symptoms could be due to other factors such as stress, low iron or low thyroid so it is best to get this checked by your doctor.

They may also be able to test your hormone levels and that would give you a good idea as to what is happening.

Eileen Durward