My only experience of menopause is through my mother, who is currently going through it.

Her symptoms started not long after her hysterectomy (age 49). I think the most annoying thing for her is the hot flushes. Though I think the mood changes annoy me more LOL! She is determined not to use HRT (I will explain why if anyone is interested) but uses natural therapies which she finds help. She is not someone who normally turns to natural therapies, but is glad she has in this instance.

Yes, I definitely expect changes, but that's because I've seen changes in my mum. I am dreading it, but hoping that it is a looooong way off for me yet!

ETA my grandmother was on HRT for years and she had breast cancer a couple of years ago.