text: i am 42 and i was wondering im i to young for menopause or does it start whenever it wonts to.? i also have not had a period in about three months.i was having them twice a month for about eight months thin all of a sudden im not having any.the lower part of my back hurts all the way to may ovaries.all the way around.i also had my tubes tied. i would go see a doctor, it could definatly be menopause but check w/ the doc to be sure.