{"id":238047,"date":"2023-10-07T19:04:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T19:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=238047"},"modified":"2023-10-07T19:04:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T19:04:08","slug":"i-think-i-have-hit-menopause-but-dont-know-if-i-can-have-unprotected-sex-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/i-think-i-have-hit-menopause-but-dont-know-if-i-can-have-unprotected-sex-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I think I have hit menopause but don't know if I can have unprotected sex | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
DEAR DEIDRE: DESPITE the fact my menstrual cycle is usually like clockwork, I haven\u2019t had a period for five months. <\/p>\n
Does this mean I\u2019ve hit the menopause?<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve noticed some other changes in my body lately as well. I\u2019ve been sweating profusely at night.<\/p>\n
When I missed my periods, at first I was terrified that I might be pregnant but I\u2019ve done two tests over the months and they were both negative.<\/p>\n
My older friend says these are signs that I\u2019ve hit the menopause but I didn\u2019t think that was possible at my age. I\u2019m only 45 years old.<\/p>\n
To be honest, I\u2019d be relieved if I have because I just want to be able to enjoy sex again without the risk of getting pregnant.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m the mum of two children. My eldest is 22, has left home and is doing really well for himself.<\/p>\n
My other child is nine and, although I adore her, I must admit she has been such a handful that she well and truly put me off having any more children.<\/p>\n
My partner and I try to practise safe sex but still we\u2019ve had a few slip-ups.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been difficult to find the right contraception that suits us both.<\/p>\n
I think this is why the prospect of the menopause is something I celebrate because it would be nice to enjoy sex again without the hassle of sorting out contraception.<\/p>\n
Can I relax now and accept that I\u2019ve hit the menopause or could I still conceive?<\/p>\n