Is there men who know what they are talking about

Quote from healthline

"Therefore, if a physician believes that menopause does not occur until sometime in a woman’s 50s and that the transition period is only about 2 years, then it is not difficult to understand how and why so many women are told they are not in perimenopause when they are in their 30s and early 40s.

However, if we keep with the law of averages, the average age a woman enters perimenopause is sometime in her mid-40s. Barring some other physical illness which should be ruled out if at all possible, if you are in your mid to late 30s or even in your early 40s and you are exhibiting what you believe are symptoms of perimenopause, then you are very likely entering perimenopause."

Note the words if believes and average, no-one knows you better than you..

I had a vaginal scan two weeks ago, was shown my ovaries on screen, and told i had reached menopause now ( and i am one year no periods ) he showed me my ovaries said they were non functioning .. No follicles... said my uterine wall was menopause and 4mm.. And even said it will thin a little more yet.. 

So that man knows diddly shi* 

jay xx

I appreciate the funny banter on these posts made me laugh..Thank you for that!!! I am learning lots myself as this whole menopause/perimenopause is such a steep learning curve. I think and that is only my humble opinion that it affects us all differently. I know a lady who said she had her children when she was very young and at 39 things started shutting down for her, so what do you know. Listen to your body I think your body will give clues. From what I have read our bodies start to change, well they are always chaning, but already in our 30's they are gearing towards this period we are going thru, from what I have read. There's a great herbalist from the USA(I live in Canada) her name is Susun Weed. She's got a book out on different stages of meno/perimenopause and different treatments, mainly with herbal allies. Needless to say I am at my wits end with my symptoms of severe joint pain in hip and my little joints in small of my back. I have come to the conclusion it MUST be hormone related, will be 50 after all in a few months. I've been crying loads over this past year and a half, sometimes don't even know why, but I figured if it wants to come out, let it flow. I am sure, that anxiety can and is part of this whole transition, as can be depression. And yes that is very familiar to me with heavier bleeding and clots. And I've had spotting as well. Unfortunatly I have a female gyno who I would not recommend. She talked me into having a uterine ablation due to my heavy periods. Had that done in November 2013. And am really sorry I did. Still get all the symptoms breast tenderness, bloating in abdominal region, but no period. I've had no transition into not have my periods and now scarring in my uterus, whilst before I've h a healthy organ I feel I was misinformed and at the time was not able to find a lot of info, till procedure was done. gyno apparently thinks money is to be made in procedures and she is using our female bodies for it...Don't have nice things to say about her!! Thank you Nonnie and all for sharing and caring on this wonderful site. Glad I've discovered you and am part of the many discussions. It helps to have some support and hear of different experiences...much Love and all the best to all of us ladies in this major life transiton.