Could it be menopause?

I am 47 and generally in excellent health. I had an ovarian cyst for 2 months and during that time had 2 normal on-time periods. This month the ovarian pain is gone and I had a complete gynecological physical and tests came back fine. I have had no period. Do periods just stop abruptly when entering menopause? THroughout my life I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ON-TIME NORMAL PERIODS. So this is weird! I have had other symptoms of pre-menopause throughout the past year like hot flashes at night, but that's about it. THANKS for any news on this. Is 47 too young for menopause?

[Machelle Seibel, MD]

A. The average age of menopause in the United States is 51 but the average range is from 45 to 55.  Even going through menopause at age 40 is considered

[timebomb]

Has anyone had any positive results from using antidepressants or antianxiety medications for perimenopause.  Specifically, Zoloft.  I am totally in need of some help.  Thanks

[48]

I went in to my OB for something to help with my ever increasing "edge".  I'm 48, and my PMS or "bleak week", as my husband dubbed it, has been expanding to almost every day of my cycle.  I'm angry, irritable, and feel more violent than I used to.  So I started taking 25 mg of Zoloft for 10 days of my cycle, day 16 til my period.  Then I'm supposed to stop.  But this month I realized I like myself a whole lot better on the Zoloft than without it.  So I started back on it on day 4.  I'll check in with my OB, to make sure it's safe, but there is a difference, it really takes the edge off.  I've only used it for three cycles, but so far it's helped.  Now I've got to make sure it's safe to use it through the month.  Check it out with your Doctor.