50 year old female, periods stopped 3 months ago, after slowing down for about 6 months earlier, health otherwise OK so far (apart from May 2014 Diagnosis of High Blood Pressure treated with Proprolonol (40mg x 2 per day) On the whole I feel quite well, a bit fat and 50 but do i need the Menopause formally diagnosing by a GP or just accept the time is finally here (Hurrah!!), comments appreciated.