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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theresa2469 07/30/2014

I have been going through peri-menopause for a few years(some of the symptoms). Beginning of this year I have 30 of the 35 symptoms and most of them are very intense. My periods have changed-heavy, clotting, back pain, mood swings & depression(stronger when having a period) I have missed one period and that was in Feb. other than that I am having them each month, I would of thought with all the symptoms I would start having skipped periods. Can you have regular periods and still be going through the change?
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1.Disturbing memory lapses or loss
2.Irregular heart beat (see palpitations)
3.Irritability
4.Mood swings, sudden emotional shifts
5.Insomnia or similar trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)
6.Irregular menstrual periods
7.Loss of libido in varying degrees
8. Vaginal Dryness
9.Crashing and often sudden fatigue
10. Anxiety, feeling ill at ease
11.Feelings of dread, apprehension, doom
12. Tinnitus: ringing in ears, bells, ringing, buzzing etc.
13. Hot flashes and/or night sweats or cold flashes, often associated with a clammy feeling
14.Incontinence
15. Itchy, dry, and/or crawly skin
16.Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons
17.Increased tension in muscles
18. Breast tenderness
19. Headache change: increase or decrease
20.Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
21.Sudden cases of bloat
22. Depression
23.Exacerbation of existing conditions
24.Increase in allergies
25.Weight gain or weight loss
26. Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair
27.Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance
28.Changes in body odor
29.Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head
30.Tingling in the extremities
31.Gum problems, increased bleeding
32.Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, change in breath odor
33.Osteoporosis (often after several years)
34.Changes in fingernails (density, softness, cracking, etc.)
35.Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion

enchanting123 07/30/2014

I think that sounds like my problems too and maybe this is normal. Just because the period shows up still mostly every month does not mean we are not in perimenopause, most people I mention it too seem to deny this, but I know that the change is upon us so why deny it!? Woke up yesterday in a very grumpy mood, almost feels like period coming again, just had one at the beginning of month so it's only like 21 days. We'll get thru this, it just can make me crazy all this crap.

deleted_user 07/30/2014

Yes , It all happened all at once with me 1,memory loss 4, mood swings 5, insomnia and couldn't stay sleep 6, mine is early,late, or don't exist some months 9,fatigue by just talking on the phone 10, anxiety was really bad an i still get an overwhelming feeling sometimes and now I still have symptoms but I do go a few days without symptoms now. 11, dread 12, buzzing in the ear 13, hot flashes still have them 15 itchy dry skin 20, gas 21 bloating 26 hair loss,some facial hair 27, dizziness is the worse an i still have this 29 electric shocks sensation in my head 32 burning tongue 35 concentration,confusion... Yes you can still have them during peri-menopause.

theresa2469 07/30/2014

thank you for your reply's. it's frustrating & overwhelming and sometimes I feel like I cant take it anymore.

NCGAL63 07/30/2014

My Gyno said that you are in perimenopause which can skip a period here and there, change in flow and intensity and everything else you listed. Until you have not had a period for 12 months in a row do they consider you officially in post menopause. I have had all of the symptoms you have listed.... anxiety and sleep disturbances being the most bothersome for me. All I can say is I hope this passes quickly for all of us! Good Luck!

deleted_user 07/31/2014

I, too have ALL of these symptoms, but never at one time! I am just finishing up a period that lasted 8 days. My last one before was in May 2014 and prior to that October2013. It has been hard getting used to this inconsistency because for the most part I am a "squared-away" kind of women and this lack of control of my own body has me in a tail-spin. and at times I feel alone even though my husband tries so hard to understand and be comforting. I am at the point now with him that I want him to leave me alone, but don't go away! LOL makes sense to anyone else?

jenkat3 07/31/2014

How can we know these are menopause related? How can we say all these ailments are because of menopause? At middle age anything can happen to us physically and emotionally and I guess it all depends how well you took care of your body and how much life stress and hardship you have had.

Karen-Hamilton 08/19/2014

I have 33 of the 35 symptoms listed. When they first started, I thought I was having a heart attack and that something was bad wrong with me. I had all kinds of tests run, even a heart cath, and everything came back normal. I finally found a doctor that suggested it was perimenopause and started meds. Symptoms are much better. That was 5 years ago. Now this evening, or early morning, I am having lots of symptoms visit me again! I am so ready for all this to go away! I am still having periods, although sporadic.

GiveMeStrength2LetGo 08/19/2014

Slower metabolism is my biggest struggle now. Not listed on your list.

For months is has been ongoing. I made big changes last year. I have modified my cal intake to about 1500/mo , cut fat foods out of diet, cut sugar to a bare minimum in cooking, mindful of choices and stopped eating fast food . I walked daily for about 45 min. Did not loose much in pounds for all my efforts, about 10lbs.i know others who do less with modifications and exercise and lost more. Go figure. Yes, I have had thyroid checked for the last 4 years.

GiveMeStrength2LetGo 08/19/2014

correction I meant 1500 a day NOT a month : ))

justwanttobeme49 08/19/2014

I know I am in perimenopause. I skip periods sometimes a month or two. I thought it was coming on the week of my trip in Jamaica on July 24. I brought protection and it didn't even show up until August 10. It skipped a month. I had fun without it while on the trip.

I get depression, mood swings, emotional overload sometimes. skin crawling, fatigue and a few to symptoms. Maybe that' why I get depressed at time. Out of the blue I am depressed now.

theresa2469 08/20/2014

GiveMeStrength I to am having problems with metabolism. I lost 50 pounds last year and gained most of it back, when my symptoms got stronger the weight started coming back. This has been really hard on me(depression, feeling ugly) I wake up everyday and throughout the day feeling defeated.

deleted_user 08/21/2014

I have just turned 40 and I am having the usual hot flashes and night sweats. I was recommended black cohosh but I started taking Macafem product. My decision was right; it reduced those terrible night sweats and hot flashes. Its really amazing, started working from the very first dose. I am about to finish one bottle and will definitely buy another one soon.

deleted_user 09/01/2014

I have all the symptoms you've been having too. For a little over 2 years now. My symptoms are intense as well. Some days I just do feel like going on. I don't think people around me understand, but it is really hard to through life sometimes. It is soooo hard! We just need to hang in there.

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