Any young peri-menopausers out there?
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Hi all; I'm 46 and have the night sweats, numerous (exceptionally) hot flashes during the day, mood changes, irregular periods (skipped or doubled up), and worst of all gained 20 pounds in a year with absolutely no changes in my healthy eating or exercise habits. I have never before been a weight-gainer, holding steady at the same weight for the past 15-20 years.
In my younger years, I always thought menopause was a holy grail-- yay, no more periods--but had no idea about all of these other symptoms. Also thought it would last 1-3 years, but have now been told by women "on the other side" that the whole process is more like TEN years. (Why didn't anyone warn me about this?)
Am already becoming more inspired to make whatever changes are necessary now that I know there are so many of us peri-menopausers on MFP. Just now making an attempt to lose the extra twenty pounds (or even half of it) after walking around in shock and feeling down about all of this for the past several months.
Hoping to share the journey with others, and hopefully come out triumphant with the weight.0 -
I can't say I'm "happy" to see women younger than me in this group but it's sort of a relief to me to see that I'm not the only one. My doctor told me a year ago that being in perimenopause at my age was considered "early", but not "premature"--gee thanks doc, that's a relief! Sounds like semantics to me.
I mostly have issues with mood swings/energy levels, and skipping a few months of periods at a time, although I do get the very occasional hot flash. My GP put me on a very low dose of generic Zoloft for the mood swings--I wasn't sure it was helping so much, so I went off it as I'm not one for unnecessary medication. I realize now, though, that at least my cycles were normal when I was on it, and I'm considering going back on. Not sure how/why it would have helped except maybe keeping stress levels in check? I'll talk to him about it next time I'm back in.0 -
I can't say I'm "happy" to see women younger than me in this group but it's sort of a relief to me to see that I'm not the only one. My doctor told me a year ago that being in perimenopause at my age was considered "early", but not "premature"--gee thanks doc, that's a relief! Sounds like semantics to me.
I mostly have issues with mood swings/energy levels, and skipping a few months of periods at a time, although I do get the very occasional hot flash. My GP put me on a very low dose of generic Zoloft for the mood swings--I wasn't sure it was helping so much, so I went off it as I'm not one for unnecessary medication. I realize now, though, that at least my cycles were normal when I was on it, and I'm considering going back on. Not sure how/why it would have helped except maybe keeping stress levels in check? I'll talk to him about it next time I'm back in.
Interesting about the Zoloft.
My GP prescribed it for PMS in my early 30s.
My husband looked at the side effects, i.e.- anxiety, etc., and asked why in the world I would want to add fuel to the fire, so to speak.
So, I never took it.
I started to be more deliberate/regular about exercise and taking a B-complex vitamin which seemed to help with the PMS.
I still do both now as well just to deal with life in general
I'm almost nine months with no period and I'm just letting nature run her course, hoping this will be over soon...:grumble:
Welcome to both Ideabaker and RM
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I started to be more deliberate/regular about exercise and taking a B-complex vitamin which seemed to help with the PMS.
I still do both now as well just to deal with life in general
I'm almost nine months with no period and I'm just letting nature run her course, hoping this will be over soon...:grumble:
Welcome to both Ideabaker and RM
Thanks for the welcome! I have wondered if I should be doing a B-complex vitamin--right now all I supplement is D since I tested deficient a few years ago. Couldn't hurt trying that first.0 -
Crying and staying away from people. I quickly got bio-identical progesterone and started supplementing. Took a few cycles to get things going again. But the "crash" was about a week long.
It was. I'd never do that again.
It's the default in my family as well. But it's not for me. I need the gradual change. I once had a mirena removed and the hormone "crash" was horrible.Hysterectomy isn't the magic answer either as it messes with hormone levels as well...:grumble:
Oh, that sounds just horrid...:noway:
Did you kill someone or sit in a dark room crying for days on end? :sad:
I did the mirena for a year after my son was born. A year later, i was having lower back pain and getting paranoid about what it MIGHT be doing to me, so had it taken out. Then a year or two after that tried the ablation. It's been an ongoing battle, but trying to work this out naturally.
One thing to note is that my symptoms are better when I'm not 20lbs heavier. Fat stores estrogen and contributes to estrogen dominance, so I am working on that aspect of things now. Got to keep the weight down to feel better! 0 -
One thing to note is that my symptoms are better when I'm not 20lbs heavier. Fat stores estrogen and contributes to estrogen dominance, so I am working on that aspect of things now. Got to keep the weight down to feel better!
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+1 GREAT reminder.One thing to note is that my symptoms are better when I'm not 20lbs heavier. Fat stores estrogen and contributes to estrogen dominance, so I am working on that aspect of things now. Got to keep the weight down to feel better!
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Thanks for the welcome, Mustang Susie! I did start up with a multivitamin (Nature's Way Women's Energy) and a B Complex vitamin about two weeks ago. Seemed to make a difference in my overall sense of well-being (far less anxiety), mood, and the quality of my sleep (before I wake up with the night sweats). Thought it was my imagination, but guess not.
You've inspired me to keep up with my vitamins, again, thank you!0 -
Thanks for the welcome, Mustang Susie! I did start up with a multivitamin (Nature's Way Women's Energy) and a B Complex vitamin about two weeks ago. Seemed to make a difference in my overall sense of well-being (far less anxiety), mood, and the quality of my sleep (before I wake up with the night sweats). Thought it was my imagination, but guess not.
You've inspired me to keep up with my vitamins, again, thank you!
I take Super B Complex with Vitamin C at least twice a day.
I'm the health room coordinator at my daughter's school and work part time as an RN, so I take the C to fend off colds, sniffles, flu etc. :ohwell:0 -
I also work with (a LOT of) children, and should probably consider upping my vitamin C. Interesting that you say you take the B-complex at least twice a day.
Will try taking one midday today (in addition to my morning one) and for the next week. It would be fantastic if it helped settle down the hot flashes!
Watch this space.
Do you also take a multivitamin?0 -
Yes, I take a multivitamin every day as well.0
