Menopause

I think I've misunderstood menopause - I thought I was post-menopausal, and therefore, over the symptoms (which I had very few of). I haven't had a period for probably a year to a year and a half (plus I had blood tests which pretty much confirmed this).

So, I was feeling I really dodged a bullet because I had very few symptoms - but, now, I'm wondering if this is the time when I will be experiencing the dreaded symptoms - could someone enlighten me.

Am I or am I not past menopause, and therefore, past the hot flashes, etc. ??