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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jammy144 01/19/2013

I became perimenopausal about a year and a half ago, at age 46 1/2. I have had, like many, so many symptoms that I think i lost count. Lately, after my regular flow I spot for a couple of days. I also have clots come out during those spotting days...not a lot...sorry not trying to be graffic. During those days I have symptoms, like leg discomfort, a funny feeling comes over me at times. I do not know if what I am feeling is anxiety or a mild panic attack. I feel like something dreadful is going to happen to me. It is a very scary feeling. I should be used to some of the symptoms by now but some of them still scare me. I used to be a very happy, self confident person but now I'm totally the opposite... this fear has taken hold of me and I cant shake it. In my case prayer helps me a lot. Anybody knows what I'm talking about.

deleted_user 01/20/2013

I bought Menopause for Dummies (I hate those titles but love the book). It helped me a lot with my different physicial things associated with premenopause. I'm still going to my gynocologist next week because my flow is extremely heavy now (I'm 49) and it's making me anemic but I would see your doctor because I have panic attacks too. Some of it runs in our family genes and things/trauma's illnesses triggers those. I'm a big supporter in getting help for yourself from a professional so don't be ashamed to go to the doctor. I learned from a woman who died of ovarian cancer when her male general Dr. didn't believe in yearly exams that your health is on your own hands. Don't leave it up to others. Medication, a life coach to help you through it. So many things are available but you sound like you had a good strong spirit before. Menapause isn't just night sweats and cold chills, it affects alot more.

Andelene 01/21/2013

Yes, at times I get those very scary feelings too. I don't understand why I get them, but God knows, so then I usually pray and give it all over to Him. My doctor has also prescribed mild calming medication to me, and that helped me to feel more in control of myself. I used to be a quiet, soft hearted person, but this perimenopause has turned me into an irritable, fighting and crying stranger! I also agree with Debbyh18, you should consult your gynecologist for a thorough exam, just to make sure that everything is o.k.

Big hugs to you!

Janet7 01/21/2013

I also understand about the fears and scary feelings, and I agree that prayer is an enormous help when experiencing these feelings. Also, I have feelings of dread about something happening to a loved one or family member. I have to constantly release everything to God, which is a good practice to get into - I just wish I could have learned it an easier way!

For those who are in perimenopause and have a heavy flow, it's important to get yourselves tested for possible anemia - (as Debbie mentions) - when I was perimenopausal, I was severely anemic and didn't realize it, and started having intense hot flashes and panic attacks - when the anemia cleared-up, these symptoms also went away - my doctor told me that anemia can cause these emotional and physical symptoms -

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