menopause symptoms with normal blood tests

[joniblue]

Hiya, I’m looking for some advice. I’m 22 years old and have been having symptoms of the menopause/ovary disfunction for about a year. I have suspected endometriosis (hoping to have laparoscopy soon but waiting list in uk is v v long)

My symptoms include:

Hot flashes

My cycle has gotten much shorter (I’m having a period every 1-2 weeks) but bleeding is much lighter than it used to be

Unexplained weight gain

Tiredness

Mood swings

Brittle hair

Dry skin

Insomnia

Heart palpitations

Dizziness

I’ve had full bloods done, all fine apart from a slight iron deficiency which I’m taking supplements for. Thyroid function is fine too (TSH 3.6 miu/L)

I’ve recently had my FSH and LH tested. My FSH is 3.6 iu/L and my LH is 5.0 iu/L. My doctor says these levels are normal and isn’t willing to do any further investigations.

I know that my symptoms aren’t normal. Especially for a 22 year old. Has anyone experienced this? What did you do about it? How do I get my doctor to listen to me? And if this isn’t the menopause - what the hell is it?!

Any advice MASSIVELY appreciated

[wobblybee Administrator]

🤔 It’s likely you would have been referred to a Specialist if Premature Menopause was suspected…

🤔 To investigate the association between endometriosis and the risk of early menopause, researchers analyzed data from 106,633 premenopausal women who were between the ages of 25 and 42 at the time they enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study II, one of the largest investigations into the risk factors for major chronic diseases in women.

everydayhealth.com/endometr...

[veryanxious84]

Your symptoms look to me more of thyroid disease..Can you ask for a full thyroid profile ?