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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symptoms all month long

jammy144
jammy144
Does anyone out there feel that they have symptoms all month long. Maybe more intense during cycle but all month long. Even after the bleeding stops and I am still spotting I feel symptoms. My legs get this funny feeling but I read on the net legs hurt or have discomfort because of estrogen fluctuations. Can anyone relate? I read also that as you get closer to menopause you might have symptoms most of the month. By the way I have not missed one period yet. Can anyone give me some feedback?.
vickicrouch2
vickicrouch2
I can relate. I have not missed a period yet either. But I spot for like two weeks it seems. My whole body hurts and a lot in the legs. I just seen a doctor that told me she would not run female hormones on me because I still have my periods and they would all come back normal, more than likely. She did tell me that spotting for two weeks is not normal. I totally feel like a different person now at age 50. I don't know if its menopause or some of my health issues. That being said, I hope you are feeling better.
sobe
sobe
I can relate. It seems I have only a few good days each month and I'm pretty much sick and tired of myself. The leg thing happens each night when I'm trying to go to sleep, they are uncomfortable and it feels like ants running up and down my legs right under my skin.
My energy level has been low for a good part of each month, I can't bring myself to exercise and have been fighting depression as well.
Great fun.
I feel this is about the only place I can talk about this anymore as I don't want to run off my family and friends. I'm tired of myself.
sobe
sobe
forgot to mention that last year I had one stretch of no periods, it lasted 3 months. Now they are back to each month, except for one I skipped.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i went to the doctor in march and asked him that very question.. "is it normal for me to feel horrible for the entire month?" he laughed and said, "yes". i kind of wanted to hit him in the face.