So, I’ve come to realize that I just don’t understand Menopause at all. Right now I have far more questions than answers…..

I’m 52 and I think I’ve been having symptoms for about 5 years. I had 1 period in spring of 2025 and then another one in spring of 2026. The thing is my other immediate family members had hysterectomies in their 30s. So, I have no biological relatives who’ve been through it the way I have so I have no idea how things work! I mean, you can read things but it sounds like it’s different for everyone. And I guess I thought I understood it. But, I’ve come to realize that I actually have no clue! There are so many things happening to me right now that I had NO idea could be connected to menopause. My eyesight is driving me crazy. The Brain Fog has made me question early-onset dementia a couple of times. My ADHD appears to be on steroids or something now. Same with depression. I suddenly have a cholesterol problem that I’ve never had. Everything smells weird. I’m not having hot flashes and I’ve never slept well, so that’s not new. But how long does this crap last? Forever? Do things get better at a certain point? Does hormone replacement therapy help? Do you go through all this stuff again if you stop it eventually?? I’m so lost. And super tired. Lol.