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 know that I am whipping this to death but it is only because I became very confused about perimenopause and menopause....so did more research and here is just another tidbit of informatin that I found.
Perimenopause is the length of time before and one year after the final menstrual period, during which ovarian hormonal patterns change. The average age at which irregular cycles develop is approximately age 47 but in many cases can start as early as 35 years old. Like the signs of menopause, this is a normal part of a woman's life cycle. Women can experience many of the same signs of menopause and can find relief with bioidentical hormone therapy. This information I got at a website set up by a female physician whose sole purpose of practice is treating women who are dealing with menopause. Okay now I will leave it alone! Patti
Perimenopause is the length of time before and one year after the final menstrual period, during which ovarian hormonal patterns change. The average age at which irregular cycles develop is approximately age 47 but in many cases can start as early as 35 years old. Like the signs of menopause, this is a normal part of a woman's life cycle. Women can experience many of the same signs of menopause and can find relief with bioidentical hormone therapy. This information I got at a website set up by a female physician whose sole purpose of practice is treating women who are dealing with menopause. Okay now I will leave it alone! Patti
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
perimenopause is the time from your first symptom till the one year anniversary of your last period. that time can be upwards of 15 years. Being post menopausal does not mean the symptoms automatically stop, it is just the technical term for a woman who no longer has periods.
durring peri it is normal to skip several months of periods and then suddenly out of the blue get one again. It is only when you have skipped a full year that you are post menopausal. If there is bleeding after a full year of no periods it would be considered abnormal bleeding, not a period, and would require a doctor visit.