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.
Im 45 and the last year was hard. I get hot at night, insomnia, a few anxiety attacks ( which mimicked heart issues like palpitation) tinnitus like buzz in ear, fatigue, late periods, hair growth on chin, neck pain, headaches, heartburn GERD, IBS and I think it’s all related to pre menopause. I feel like I’m going crazy but I’m happy in life just my body feels wrecked. I had blood work but nothing comes up as significant. I haven’t had recent hormone work up done though so not sure. I get drs assume I’m too young for menopause but after reading thread I realize I’m not alone. I just need to connect with others so I don’t feel insane. I’m constantly tired. I feel different from other moms because I’m so tired. I just can do the bare minimum to run the day but I’m not living my full life. I’m hoping Accupuncture helps. Just started.
Keep getting things checked and don't give up. The fatigue could be related to anemia, too. I knew for years that I was anemic from heavy periods, but the family doctor or the gynecologist never put me on iron supplements. It was the dermatologist who finally prescribed those, because of my hair loss (which was not thyroid related like I thought). Hang in there! Let us know how the acupuncture works out. I have always been interested in that but never tried it.