luvnlifelady
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by luvnlifelady on May 23, 2016 23:40:03 GMT
Wow, can I say congratulations? I'm 47 and I wish I would start. Bring it on and over with! I'm ready to be done too as long as it doesn't take my libido with it. I'm 51 in August and still getting the monthly visitor. Last month was pretty horrendous! Not good when I can be out with my job for hours on end with only porta potties available, if that.
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Post by femalebusiness on May 24, 2016 15:34:59 GMT
I swear I almost became a recluse for a few years. When I say dripping I mean I looked like someone hosed me down. It was just so embarrassing. Nothing but time stopped it. Sorry I can't be more positive but then not everyone has it that bad. I know a few people who never had one hot flash. This happened to my best friend too, it really was like someone hosed her down or she ran through the sprinklers. Her bangs would be dripping wet and plastered to her forehead, like she'd just run 5 miles! Her process was quick though, she went through the hot flash stage in approx a year, and has been happily hot flash free since! I am a year older than my bff and I have not had a period since Labor Day 2015, but other than that have not had any hot flashes or symptoms. I'm told that's normal too, not everyone has hot flashes. I have canceled checks from that time that I wrote at the grocery store. They all have big water drops on them because I was sweating so much. It was a nightmare. My sister on the other hand just stopped having a period and no other symptoms. I am so happy that it has passed and will never come back again.
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Post by lily on Jun 3, 2016 13:59:03 GMT
So what would you say about me...what 'stage' am I in.....I am 54, will be 55 in October. I do not get hot flashes and have been gaining weight....and I still get (heavy) periods relatively often (every 60 to 90 days). In between those I have some spotting.....so I am not sure if I am in perimenopause or menopause???
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Dalai Mama
Drama Llama
La Pea Boheme
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Jun 26, 2014 0:31:31 GMT
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 3, 2016 14:05:38 GMT
I turn 47 next month and figured it's coming soon. Is the age you begin something that is passed down through genetics? I ask because I'm adopted and don't have all my family history. I started when I was 45 with hot flashes a few times a week. Now they're coming a few times every day.
My mom didn't go through menopause until she was in her late 50s. Lucky lady.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 14:13:27 GMT
I started peri-menopause when I was 45 and I was considered post-menopausal at 51. Never had to take HRT because my hot flashes and night sweats weren't too bad, but I swear menopause started my issues with anxiety...I had a harder time emotionally than physically, I felt like I was on a roller coaster for a few years.
I also quit smoking at the same time I started peri-menopause and that was a double whammy for me with weight gain. I never had a weight problem until then and I'm still trying to lose 30 of the 50 I gained 13 years ago. Losing weight during and post menopause is hard.
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Post by mimi3566 on Jun 3, 2016 14:18:48 GMT
So what would you say about me...what 'stage' am I in.....I am 54, will be 55 in October. I do not get hot flashes and have been gaining weight....and I still get (heavy) periods relatively often (every 60 to 90 days). In between those I have some spotting.....so I am not sure if I am in perimenopause or menopause??? From what I've always understood, you are not considered menopausal until you have gone 12 consecutive months without a period at all so it sounds like you are still in the perimenopausal state.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 14:22:13 GMT
So what would you say about me...what 'stage' am I in.....I am 54, will be 55 in October. I do not get hot flashes and have been gaining weight....and I still get (heavy) periods relatively often (every 60 to 90 days). In between those I have some spotting.....so I am not sure if I am in perimenopause or menopause??? If you're still having periods, you're still peri.....menopause is a full year of not having periods consecutively....if you miss four months and then have one, you have to start counting all over again.....that may go on for a few years also..... Such a fun process......not
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 14:37:45 GMT
Just had my first full blown hot flash -- woke up overnight absolutely soaked in sweat. UGH! And looking at the symptoms, I am not looking forward to this at all.
Has anyone here heard of MACA as a homeopathic idea? It is from Peruvian gingseng? It was recommended by a friend....
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 3, 2016 14:53:06 GMT
hmmm-- the nutritional supplement company I work for makes a product called Multi-Maca but I've never actually read what it's used for. I'll look at the product info on the website, 'cause now I'm curious! LOL!!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 3, 2016 21:25:27 GMT
So what would you say about me...what 'stage' am I in.....I am 54, will be 55 in October. I do not get hot flashes and have been gaining weight....and I still get (heavy) periods relatively often (every 60 to 90 days). In between those I have some spotting.....so I am not sure if I am in perimenopause or menopause??? From what I've always understood, you are not considered menopausal until you have gone 12 consecutive months without a period at all so it sounds like you are still in the perimenopausal state. pjaye described it all pretty well upthread (I don't know how to quote from a different page):
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Post by ametallichick on Jun 3, 2016 22:20:38 GMT
I'll be 52 in October and I started taking HRT in March and it has really made a huge difference in how I'm feeling. By hair was falling out in droves. Seriously, after a shower, I would vacuum the hair out of my shower with my attachment. It was that bad. I was having horrible hot flashes and not sleeping. At all. The HRT has been a life saver. My hair is no longer falling out, not one hot flash and I'm sleeping through the night. My doctor told me the risks and it is something we are going to watch closely. I live in a very hot, dry climate and if I had to put up with hot flashes in over 100 degree temps, then I think I would spontaneously combust!
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