Well, after reading this thread I have to say that I've been really lucky and I'm sorry some of you have had such unpleasant experiences.
My GP took bloods after hearing my symptoms and when my results came back showing I was peri-menopausal at the age of 43 I was shown consideration and care.
I was given options on medication and advised because of my age to seriously consider HRT. My GP gave me time to have a think and on my next appointment we chatted about what would be best.
Sadly I had a negative reaction to the progeston (?) of my Evorel Sequi and had to go back. My own GP was unavailable and I saw a male doctor this time and he was fantastic as well.
He's trying me on Femosten and if I have difficulties with this, he'll refer me to the menopause clinic at the local hospital.
For the record, I am of the opinion that menopause is 100% natural...just the same as menstruation. It's a biological process, it's not man made and it happens to each and every one of us ladies.
MC.xx