Thread: periomenopause

You will continue to suffer from many menopausal symptoms. The best thing you can do is to accept the fact that you body is changing and try to keep a positive outlook. These days doctors do not have the time to listen and deal with each of your symptoms so you need to take a proactive approach. Instead of expecting the doctor to provide you with all the answers, make a list of three or four possible treatments for each symptoms. Then next time you visit your doctor discuss the treatments with her or him. Learning about menopause will on only help you understand what is happening to your body but will also cut down on the number of visits to your doctor.

I have hormone deficiencies and have had similar issues . I use Biodentical Hormone Replacement and it has worked great for me. Many of the main stream doctors will not go this route or discuss it as an available option since they are funded by the pharmaceutical companies. There are a lot of good books on the topic and it is definitely worth looking into when making your decision. Exercise also works wonders.

Hi, I'm new to the forum and this thread jumped out at me. I went through many of the same things this year and finally got a handle on using natural methods. I worked in healthcare for more than 20 years and grew up with medical professionals, and I am dismayed at how little we discuss perimenopause. The focus is on the cessation of periods but perimenopause can be a bear and many women do not even realize the symptoms they experience are due to this phase of life. Like you, I started having symptoms and didn't immediately tie it to pm. Finally after months of suffering a little light went on and I realized it was pm. By a total fluke I had bought a book two years ago by Ann Louise Gittleman, "Before the Change, Taking Charge of your Perimenopause." I grabbed it off the shelf and there were my symptoms in black and white. I began to work my list through natural solutions - some diet tweaks, supplements - and am happy to report that the depression lifted and I am feeling more like my old self. You do not have to suffer but you do have to be vigilant about finding what works for you - we're all different. I don't have any illnesses, and don't take any medications so am fanatical about beginning with natural solutions and moving up the ladder as needed. Magnesium at night helped me sleep but I no longer need it, Evening Primrose Oil restored my balance. I don't feel 20 but I definitely feel much better than the mopey, sagging sap I'd become :-)

I hope this helps but please check in as I'd love to know how you're doing. I've become so passionate about this issue after my own experience. We're far too silent on this issue.