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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KellyMarie 09/24/2016

I just found this site this morning after having a draining discussion with my husband this morning, again! Why is it so hard for men to understand the emotional and physical toll that menopause takes on the women who are going through it? Where is their compassion and empathy? I started going through menopause about 6 months ago and in the past few months am in the throws of horrendous hot flashes. My body is going through so many internal changes and I am on an emotional rollercoaster. I know that I am not alone in this, but why do I feel so alone? It is hurting me and my marriage! Help!

KellyMarie 09/24/2016

Did I mention that the hot flashes leave me sleepless at night. Am only getting 1-2 hours of sleep each night. Can't get comfortable in my own body anymore. Feeling overwhelmed!

Tracy 09/25/2016

Hello. Try researching Peruvian Maca. Red Maca is best for menopausal women. Gelatinized Red Maca is best if you have digestive system issues. It is a root so it is all natural. It is purported to balance hormones naturally & relieve menopausal symptoms, including depression & anxiety & hot flashes, insomnia etc...
Men can be such jerks. They have it so much easier than us women.
I am in perimenopause & I have been weepy at times & my husband attributes it to hormones. I never thought he would understand!
When it first started happening he didn't quite get it until I explained that a woman's reproductive system is SO much more complicated than a man's reproductive system. I explained how many different hormones are involved in menstruation, pregnancy etc. And that when the body gets older these hormones get out of whack & causes physical & mental symptoms. He actually got it. I couldn't believe it.
Anyway, I'm sorry your husband isn't getting it. Try talking to him when you are feeling better and look into the Maca & maybe something like Evening Primrose Oil.
I hope your husband understands soon & that you get relief soon too.
I'll pray for you.

Tracy 09/25/2016

You are not alone. So many women have these issues. From the physical & emotional symptoms to a not understanding unsympathetic husband. Almost every woman out there has some weird symptom. I thought I was going mad until I discovered it was perimenopause/ menopause. There are so many symptoms we don't even know about until we have them & look it up on the internet.
Gentle hugs.

tired3 09/28/2016

I can totally relate with what you are going thru. Please read the book "The Female Brain Gone Insane". It will really help you understand what you are going thru and give you many ways to help you feel better. You can probably find it at your library. Hope you feel better soon!

Daisy57 09/30/2016

I'm having the same problem with my husband, I have been doing some out of the ordinary things lately and he thinks I'm losing it and I have s mental problem. I've been very emotional lately and doing some weird things and have been to my Dr who says it's probably just stress and anxiety and to put me on a mental health plan. My husband just gets really cranky with me and can't make him understand it's probably menopause doing it ..am at my wits end

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