Hi,

i had a tubal ligation in october and I then went off the pill. In november I had a tummy tuck and I had one period and then no more. My hormones started jumping all over the place and a hormone test seemed to indicate I may have started menopause but I know sometimes after major surgery it can mess you about. I am never, ever late. I went back on the pill because I was so uptight and was going overseas in may and june and didn't want to ruin the holiday - I also started anti-depressants. Anyway, I went back off the pill and again no period. I don't seem to have any other symptoms like hot flashes or anything - just the moods and no period.

Am I right in assuming it is the beginning of menopause? I thought the periods got irregular and heavy, etc. Before disappearing.

Anyway, I am 40 years old and had my first period when I was aged 9. My mum went through menopause at about 42 years old and she went through it fairly quickly.

I would appreciate your views/comments.

Thanks.

Maggie.