Menopause
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Hi everyone.
I've just been told by my GP that it looks as if I'm going through my menopause. I'm 45 and had my last period in February or March (can't remember exactly when). I know I have to wait a whole year without a period for the official diagnosis but a blood test and hot flushes are also indicating that this is the case.
My question is...
My lupus came on at 16 and if I turn out to be a 'classic' case theoretically will burn out post menopause. But how long after the menopause do I have to wait for this to happen? And when do the hot flushes stop? I am seeing my rheumatologist in a couple of weeks, but because of where I live he does not have that many patients with lupus.
In many ways I can cope with a slightly early menopause if it means this disease will go.
I've just been told by my GP that it looks as if I'm going through my menopause. I'm 45 and had my last period in February or March (can't remember exactly when). I know I have to wait a whole year without a period for the official diagnosis but a blood test and hot flushes are also indicating that this is the case.
My question is...
My lupus came on at 16 and if I turn out to be a 'classic' case theoretically will burn out post menopause. But how long after the menopause do I have to wait for this to happen? And when do the hot flushes stop? I am seeing my rheumatologist in a couple of weeks, but because of where I live he does not have that many patients with lupus.
In many ways I can cope with a slightly early menopause if it means this disease will go.
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