I'm in my 40's and I'm wondering about menopause?

i started mine in my forty's,, 45 to be exact.. i just skipped like you did and never have seen no more,, its great to,,no more periods,,,they say i your mom started menopause early you will too..its a myth but i did,,i am now in my 50s..with hot flashes and mood swings..it just apart us women have to face and the men wonder why we are so different than them..lol wish you the best sweetie...