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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jfo624 07/11/2011

Hi
Yesterday and today has been the worst . Hot through my body then freezing cold. I have not been diagnose yet for menopause. I just turn 50 but my monthly stopped 10 yrs ago because of a pituitary tumor . I have not been to gyno since than . I do have appointment next week. My family doctor dis fsh test and everything was fine. But I feel like really bad.
Does this sad like menopause. Should I go to the hospital
Thanks
Linda

deleted_user 07/11/2011

What were your FSH levels? And where did they fall? There is a reference range for your FSH levels to fall into. Ask doctor for reference range and where you fall into that. I fell into the postmenopausal range with an FSH of 82. You need to know if you are in menopause. The hot/cold is normal in menopause. Still get checked out by your doctor to rule things out.

jfo624 07/11/2011

So if FSH levels are okay than I'm not in menopause?
Sorry this is so new to me. Could maybe my estrogene be low?
Thanks for your support your are wonderful in helping .

deleted_user 07/11/2011

When your family doctor did FSH test and said you were fine (what does fine mean?) Does it mean that your FSH is not in the menopausal range yet? If you are going to your OBGYN next week I am glad. He specializes in this stuff and can better tell you what's going on with you. Your symptoms sound menopausal. Let us know how you are doing!

jfo624 07/11/2011

Thanks. I am going to have a family doctor fax my blood work .
I will let you know.
Thanks again. I really have no one to talk to. My husband is ready to walk . He just can't cope with this. I not the same and I know this but I am trying to get to what it is. We have been thru a lot in 15 years. No children. We are best friends. But right now I feel like a stranger to myself. I do feel for him . So I just keep on praying and thank the lord for people like you. :). Thanks

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