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.
I have been having irregular cycles now for 3 years but nothing showing the hormone levels as being menopausal. Then this year skipped 4.5 months and been cycling every 20 days.
Have night sweats or cold never right it seems, memory seems not as functional, cry at everything or mad at everything. Sleep as always been an issue but now worse. Seem depressed and nervous more often.
So go to the Dr. today for annual check up he had blood drawn for hormone levels and thyroid but he also did a cervical biopsy on me. I have past history of breast cancer.
I was wondering if anyone else had any of that done for the same kind of symptoms.
Also what do breast cancer survivors do since we can not take hormones?
Have night sweats or cold never right it seems, memory seems not as functional, cry at everything or mad at everything. Sleep as always been an issue but now worse. Seem depressed and nervous more often.
So go to the Dr. today for annual check up he had blood drawn for hormone levels and thyroid but he also did a cervical biopsy on me. I have past history of breast cancer.
I was wondering if anyone else had any of that done for the same kind of symptoms.
Also what do breast cancer survivors do since we can not take hormones?
I am only starting with what I believe are perimenopausal symptoms. I have been getting night sweats but sometimes I get chills right before I go to bed. However, when I put an extra light blanket on it ends up coming off because I get all sweaty. I do not plan on going through HRT. My mother didn't either because a paternal aunt of hers had breast cancer. She ate a lot of soy, tofu and took extra calcium. There are so many natural options now for people. I would talk to your doctor or maybe consult with a naturopath doctor to assist with using natural things.
Best wishes!
Shekinah
it's good that he is drawing blood and checking everything out. would bioidentical hormones work for you? hope you start feeling better. i think we can all relate to the weepies.
Day by day, some days "feel" better than others. We have to hang in there. Find what works: HRT, natural, nothing, anti-depressants, sleep aid whatever... Don't judge others,, what works for one maybe not for you. take info you can use and talk with other similar stage women. I am 44. I swear the day after I turned 43 my hormones went into wack--along with my periods. Hugs to all! Pam
Oddly i was so relieved over the biopsy results that I was very happy about the menopause diagnosis. But then been having a good swing even though hot flashes galore.