Fellow peri menopause/menopause women!

I’ve likely been going through peri menopause for several years now, I’m 51, in my 40s my periods got seriously heavy to the point where anaemia was a problem, also they came closer together at 23-26 day cycles and were lasting 10 days so there wasn’t much of a break.

However this last year although still around 26 day cycles the flow is thankfully lightened, lighter than ever, unfortunately I’m getting cramps now when I hadn’t for years. Up and down hormones no doubt at the root of it. Not considering hrt for personal reasons (don’t feel that unwell, prefer to take natural course when possible) but wondering when this is going to finally end. Is the lightening a sign I may be nearing the last phase? My sister and mother were mid 50s before they finally finished- I’m feeling inpatient, I’m so done with menstruation lol, 39 years of it so far!