Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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BahamaSun 05/09/2011

I am not sure I belong in this group. I am only 42. I do suffer from anxiety and panic, but have for most of my life. My biggest problem now is this huge muffin top. I was blaming the Paxil for weight gain, but could just my age be a factor too?

I just had a co-worker ask me if I was pregnant. This has happened often over the past several years. Last year, they were talking about me just before I had some ovarians cysts surgically removed.

Anyone else have problem with comments?

Any advice would be appreciated...

deleted_user 05/12/2011

Im not sure that this is the right support group for you unless you are in menopause.

denymckusker 05/14/2011

I also am not sure if we are the right group. I can tell you psych meds will put weight on you fast. I am in the horrific stage of perimenopause at the age of 53. I thought I was going crazy until I found this group as I have learned more from them than any Dr. In fact I printed off a discussion and took it to my psychiatrist. I asked her to explain why we never talked about this. Great appt. I take lithium because they put me on it thinking I was bipolar. I also take a birth control pill to try and help with the peri symptons. I hope you can find the right group. They have saved my life.

singles 05/15/2011

I too have a huge non stop growing muffin top.
I know after menopause they get bigger so that is something we have to look forward to. YAY!

I am wondering if I am in the beginning stages of menopause I am in my late 30s but I have always all my life had systems.
I get hot flashes often.

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