Menopause, peri-menopause????

I'm not old, dam it · 01-28-2009, 06:06 PM

I'll turn 50 (

) this year. My last . was in March. There are times when I feel like I'm going to start, but nothing.
I have night sweats, even during the day.
I live in the ice zone, haven't seen temps above freezing since December (for a day). I keep the temp in the house at night set at 68* and I lay there without the covers, damp from sweating. Once I cool down, I cover up then off they fly because I'm sweating.
I feel tired and run down 98% of the time.

Am I menopausal, peri-menopausal? What's the difference?

**Phoebee** · 01-29-2009, 07:30 AM

Menopause is one year without a period. I know 50 seems young (Its the new 30!) but thats about when it starts. I am just a year younger and have gone long enough that my doctor said I'm in menopause. Some women have a really hard time and others don't seem to notice! I'm in the "hard time" list. I spoke to a doctor about Hormone Replacement and ended up seeing a specialist who has had me using a compounded mix of Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone. Its a combo of body cream that I use most days and a Vaginal cream that I use on and off.

Anyway, Wow... No more hot flashes, no more waking up in a puddle of sweat. My sex drive which was zero is back. I'm really glad I did it and that its bio-Identical and not weird Horse Synthetics. DH is even more happy because as he put it I was angry at him for living. I also can "think" and remember things again...

Google Bio-Identical

**WildChild** · 01-29-2009, 08:09 AM

I'm hitting a little of this. But I work out regularly and watch my diet (lots of Dark chocolate is good for anything that ails you). I notice that if I slack on the exersize I do have more pronounced symptoms (but still not bad) Just like some women get cramps and pms (very rare for me) some have more trouble with the change. If you have a good doctor talk to her, maybee check out what Phoebee recomended.

**Phoebee** · 01-29-2009, 06:05 PM

I am all for all of that. In particular the candy part ;-) But... non of that really helps when your hormones really tank. I know some women seem to handle this better. Maybe they suffer better!??? Anyway I suggest reading a few good books on Menopause before you decide. There is a lot of fear mongering going on about HRT. In my opinion.

01-28-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
I'm not old, dam it Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 26	Menopause, peri-menopause???? I'll turn 50 () this year. My last . was in March. There are times when I feel like I'm going to start, but nothing. I have night sweats, even during the day. I live in the ice zone, haven't seen temps above freezing since December (for a day). I keep the temp in the house at night set at 68* and I lay there without the covers, damp from sweating. Once I cool down, I cover up then off they fly because I'm sweating. I feel tired and run down 98% of the time. Am I menopausal, peri-menopausal? What's the difference?

01-29-2009, 07:30 AM	#2
Phoebee Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 272	Menopause is one year without a period. I know 50 seems young (Its the new 30!) but thats about when it starts. I am just a year younger and have gone long enough that my doctor said I'm in menopause. Some women have a really hard time and others don't seem to notice! I'm in the "hard time" list. I spoke to a doctor about Hormone Replacement and ended up seeing a specialist who has had me using a compounded mix of Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone. Its a combo of body cream that I use most days and a Vaginal cream that I use on and off. Anyway, Wow... No more hot flashes, no more waking up in a puddle of sweat. My sex drive which was zero is back. I'm really glad I did it and that its bio-Identical and not weird Horse Synthetics. DH is even more happy because as he put it I was angry at him for living. I also can "think" and remember things again... Google Bio-Identical __________________ "Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." ~ Janis Joplin

01-29-2009, 06:05 PM	#4
Phoebee Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 272	I am all for all of that. In particular the candy part ;-) But... non of that really helps when your hormones really tank. I know some women seem to handle this better. Maybe they suffer better!??? Anyway I suggest reading a few good books on Menopause before you decide. There is a lot of fear mongering going on about HRT. In my opinion. __________________ "Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." ~ Janis Joplin

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Menopause	aj40something	Menopause	0	12-21-2008 09:50 PM
Menopause	children11	Menopause	5	04-10-2008 09:50 PM
Menopause	children11	Menstrual Cycle	16	01-16-2008 05:42 PM
menopause at 44 ??	pam smith	Menstrual Cycle	2	10-16-2007 03:21 AM

01-29-2009, 08:09 AM	#3
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	I'm hitting a little of this. But I work out regularly and watch my diet (lots of Dark chocolate is good for anything that ails you). I notice that if I slack on the exersize I do have more pronounced symptoms (but still not bad) Just like some women get cramps and pms (very rare for me) some have more trouble with the change. If you have a good doctor talk to her, maybee check out what Phoebee recomended.