When I was around 51 I became septic and burnt out my hormones I never had peri menopause. I had less than a year of hot flashes but that was really the only symptom I had. Since post menopause I’ve had wonderful stability and haven’t had those ugly hormone changes every month. The only post menopause symptoms is not being able to sleep though the night, weight around my waist and dry, dry skin. Emotionally I’m more stable than I’ve ever been.