Can medication you are on affect when you are likely to experience the menopause

Menopause
#1

I am 53 soon to be 54 and over the past few months have experienced heavier and more frequent periods. Could this lead to the start of the menopause? I was advised that because I was diagnosed as Bipolar some five years ago now and will always have to take medication (in my case Lithium) that I may not even experience the menopause?

Has anyone else been in a similar position? If so what was the outcome?

Any comments would be much appreciated.

Gwen

#2

Gwen, unless you are taking estrogen, I think that your body will eventually stop producing estrogen. If you periods are changing, you should see your Gynacologist(sp). I hope you get this figured out soon,
Rachel