Hi Ladies,
Well, I'll be 45 in about 3 weeks. I've noticed the difference in my period for about 2 years. You know, heavier flow, more cramping, bloated and not as regular as previously. My doctor told me it was perimenopause, I laughed and asked him what that was. He said, "you're body is preparing for menopause". I guess my body is finished preparing...lol...minimal hot flashes, memory vagueness (refuse to call it forgetfullness) and today I am entering my 4th week of bleeding, back pain, leg pain and cramping. Somedays it's light spotting somedays it's a 2 tampon every hour day. Oh ya, tender breasts too....aaaahhhhh! My mom had a partial hysterectomy in her mid 50s and a masectomy in her late 50's so my doc is hyper vigilant about my health, which I am thankful for. So I guess it's off to the doc to confirm it's menopause.
Anyway, I wanted to say thankyou to you all for sharing your experiences, it's helpful to know others are experiencing the same type symptoms.
