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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momshere 05/18/2009

HERE I GO AGAIN. I AM 48 YRS OLD AND REALLY IN THE THICK OF PERIMENO. I JUST HAD MY YEARLY DONE THIS PAST WEEK AND MY GYN SUGGESTED BIRTH CONTROL. I HAVEN'T HAD A PERIOD SINCE MARCH, MY HOT FLASHES ARE OFF THE CHART, AND MY ANXIETY IS RUNNING HIGH:(. I STARTED SKIPPING CYCLES OVER A YEAR AGO, SO NOW HE SAID ONCE IT STARTS AGAIN, AND THEN ENDS START THE PILL. I HAVE HEARD SOO MANY PROS AND CONS ABOUT THIS, I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FIRST HAND EXPERIENCES IF THIS REALLY HELPED WITH PERI SYMPTOMS. THANK YOU.

PS. 48 AND BIRTH CONTROL SORT OF SCARES ME. I AM NOT A SMOKER, AND I GUESS THAT CUTS RISK FACTORS. STILL NOT REAL SURE:)

deleted_user 05/18/2009

My gyno suggested it, but then decided with me having anxiety, it would not be a wise choice.

deleted_user 05/18/2009

I am going to start maca before deciding if I want to go on HRT. Birth control always made my anxiety worse. They do have lots of new ones out there that are safer than the old ones.
Everyone is different......you have to research and make your own decision.
Good luck
hugs

deleted_user 05/19/2009

Low Birth Control did work for me but when my doctor took me off at age 52 thats when all hell broke loose. At least I found MACA ROOT to work for me know.

momshere 05/19/2009

SO FAR I DONT LIKE WHAT I'M HEARING,LOL!!! YIKES!!! I HAVE SUFFERED FROM ANXIETY FOR YEARS AND STILL STRUGGLE WITH IT, SO I SURELY DONT NEED ANYMORE OF THAT.
NANABC, WHAT DO YOU MEAN ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE??? THIS SOUNDS TERRIBLE.
OK LADIES, I AM GOING TO THINK LONG AND HAARD ON THIS ONE. BC AND ME MAY NOT MIX,LOL!!!
I AM STILL OPEN FOR MORE REPLIES, THANKS:)

deleted_user 05/19/2009

What I meant is the doctor didn't tell me that after getting off BC it was like going cold turkey. At that time I lost my mom my rock. Well the anxiety kicked in I felt weird inside then the irregular heartbeat started and the depression kicked in. I was a total mess. BC puts hormones in your body no matter if it low bc or regular and when I got off it was like going cold turkey then losing my mom that was a trama in my life. I agreed to try depressants that about sent me to the nut house. Thank god I found maca root and natural calm plus calcium. I am doing great and trying to control my stress by using eft techniques. What I am saying by using BC you are only delaying menopause symthoms I know it happened to me.

momshere 05/20/2009

So sorry for your loss nanabc. I could not imagine losing my own mother, or father for that fact. I live right next door to my parents, and see them everyday. I know I am not ready to lose them. Again sorry for your loss.
The way I see it is that bc pills did help, until you got off of them. Thats when your anxiety started, along with all the other things going on in your life. Others are saying that the bc caused anxiety. I have had a funky heart beat since my mid twenties, and found out that I have a mitral valve prolaps, which at times drives me up the wall. Like I said, I dont need anymore anxiety feelings:)
The worst part of peri for me was the severe mood swings, which have subsided. But now the irregular cycles and the hot flashes, especially at night are driving me up the wall. I take plenty of vitamins, drink lots of water, and try to get enough exersice. But some days I just feel like yuk!!!!
I am sure I will get this figured out one way or another. Thanks again for your replies:)

deleted_user 05/20/2009

I found that going on low-dose birth control pills helped a lot. It keeps my moods regular and I think my sleep is beginning to improve.

A friend (60) told me that when she went off BC, she had to get on hormone replacements. She said I might have the same condition. I don't know - will ask my GYN when I see her next month.

Right now BC is a big help.

Good luck

starrsam1 06/12/2009

Im 53 and in full menopause. I went back on the birth contol pill and it seemed to help everything but this burning itch skin. Im now on gabapentin 100mg 3x a day. second day of using it. Been on Atarax and amitriplyne nothing seems to help, seems like Im spending all my time going to Dr. appts. I HATE THIS

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