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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Pmcclure 04/13/2016

I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what seems to be perimenopausal anxiety and exhaustion?! I am 48 and I have talked with my OB-Gyn and she suggested some vitamins and lavender oil, but I need something a little more aggressive, so I have another appt. with her but not until May 19th! However, while I am typing this I just got a call from my doctor's office and she said that they may be able to move my appt. up and they will let me know by the latest tomorrow. I have taken off work today and other days because of the anxiety, and exhaustion and I am trying to make it until a stressful event on May 4th - I am a teacher and my choirs have a concert that was scheduled for me - too early!! Just wondering if anyone out there has something that has worked for them, until I can get back in to my doctor??!!!

i would appreciate ANY help or suggestions - this website has been so helpful to me in the past and I greatly appreciate any bits of wisdom!!

marytcontrary 04/13/2016

I took lorazapam. It is a mild tranquilizer for stress of menopause. The lowest amount just let me rest and get a good night sleep. That pretty well fixed my problems with meno at the time.

spin808 04/14/2016

I've tried rhodiola and ashwagandha at different times and feel they really helped me. They are adaptogenic herbs. I also take magnesium supplements and B vitamins (Extra B12), among other things. I try to eat healthy and exercise. I don't believe there's one magic bullet. More of a combination of things. I hope this helps!

ladykate 04/14/2016

Hi!
I teach 5th grade, and though I love it, I'm sure you know how stressful it gets this time of year! My doc has me on a low dose of Toprol to keep my heart rate and blood pressure down. It does help. Mostly I have come up with a bag of tricks that includes grading as much as possible AT school, destressing in the car to music I love, exercise 30 minutes after I get home, (most days) watch funny shows, don't watch the news so often, foot soaks help my swollen ankles ( another fun perimenopause gift), hot cups of tea while wrapped in my fave blanket surrounded by my fave pillows. ..
You will find your happy spot, but I do know I won't let meno steal my joy...

Harenurse 06/29/2016

I had the exhaustion issue but didn't realize it was part of Menapause until I started Duavee. No more fatigue or hot flashes but sex drive is still very low.

Gladys44 07/01/2016

Feeling very down and have lots of gum and tooth issues anyone else have those I am on hrt and it helps but still have bad days any help please most welcome x

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