Perimenopause...Help!

farmgirl · 09-06-2005, 02:34 PM

I am a healthy 36 yo female and I am now exhibiting symptoms of perimenopause. I feel really old.

Why do men get better and women just get older? OK, maybe that's not true, but it feels true today....

What should I be doing to help myself during this time? We have a family h/o early menopause. Any advice/input appreciated....

Lisa

yvonne326 · 09-06-2005, 02:37 PM

Get yourself tested - blood test - can determine if you are hitting that pre-menopause stage. I took one because I exhibited all these strange symptoms and yes, was told that I was in the beginning stages (I'm 42). I don't feel old...just hate these hot spells I get...usually during night...which right now along with my TOM being early every month lately....are the only symptoms I have. Sorry you are feeling this way.

Wife of a Vet · 09-06-2005, 04:23 PM

Ohhh, yucky! I have heard several different remedies, and naturally, your Dr is the best one to ask. Sam-E (Which is cheaper at Netrition than anywhere I've found, including military commissary!) evening primrose oil (I take 3x 500mg a day).

I Just googled it a few months ago, when I thought I was showing symptoms, yup, sure looks that way. And did a lot of reading. At least you spelled it right!!

I didn't, and it took me a while to figure that out!!

(I'm 38 btw)

Its not easy, but you're only as old as you feel..... of course, WHO you feel has a lot to do with it!

buffedstuff · 09-29-2005, 04:53 PM

women may have to work harder to be hotties. I'm 44 and trust me it can get better and better if you work that body. my advice is get in your best shape possible before
menopause hits

carob · 10-08-2005, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffedstuff

women may have to work harder to be hotties. I'm 44 and trust me it can get better and better if you work that body. my advice is get in your best shape possible before
menopause hits

It's funny you posted this...I'm 40 and was just thinking I need to get into shape pretty quick. If we don't our bodies look like they're falling apart by 50. Thanks for reminding me.

goodcelt · 10-09-2005, 02:07 PM

Hi. I'll be 52 this month

and started taking bioidentical hormones last November. My gynecologist gave orders for a blood test and the results showed that I am perimenopausal. I knew that anyway and had been experiencing symptoms for a few years. The blood test enabled my gyn to prescribe the right amount of estrogen and progesterone for me. I feel so much better and I actually sleep at night, too! The hormones that I take mimic the ones our own body makes and are made out of plants. No pregnant mare's urine here!

Hope this helps...

09-06-2005, 02:34 PM	#1
farmgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the farm! Posts: 481 Gallery: farmgirl Stats: 24W/20W/14M 6'3 WOE: LC/low cal	Perimenopause...Help! I am a healthy 36 yo female and I am now exhibiting symptoms of perimenopause. I feel really old. Why do men get better and women just get older? OK, maybe that's not true, but it feels true today.... What should I be doing to help myself during this time? We have a family h/o early menopause. Any advice/input appreciated.... Lisa

09-06-2005, 04:23 PM	#3
Wife of a Vet Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Having Fun in Killeen/CopperasCove/Kempner - ish (TX) Posts: 13,203 Gallery: Wife of a Vet Stats: Highest 280/LC start-222/210 (grr)/145 5'8" WOE: Low Carb (Diabetic) Start Date: 8/26/03	Ohhh, yucky! I have heard several different remedies, and naturally, your Dr is the best one to ask. Sam-E (Which is cheaper at Netrition than anywhere I've found, including military commissary!) evening primrose oil (I take 3x 500mg a day). I Just googled it a few months ago, when I thought I was showing symptoms, yup, sure looks that way. And did a lot of reading. At least you spelled it right!! I didn't, and it took me a while to figure that out!! (I'm 38 btw) Its not easy, but you're only as old as you feel..... of course, WHO you feel has a lot to do with it! __________________ ~~Pati~~ Searching for my lost shaker of salt... "The geometry of judgement is a circle. Hate is a snake that turns to consume itself from the tail...." Dean Koontz Supporting America's Gold Star Families

10-09-2005, 02:07 PM	#6
goodcelt MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,091 Gallery: goodcelt Stats: 194/190/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/26/08	Hi. I'll be 52 this month and started taking bioidentical hormones last November. My gynecologist gave orders for a blood test and the results showed that I am perimenopausal. I knew that anyway and had been experiencing symptoms for a few years. The blood test enabled my gyn to prescribe the right amount of estrogen and progesterone for me. I feel so much better and I actually sleep at night, too! The hormones that I take mimic the ones our own body makes and are made out of plants. No pregnant mare's urine here! Hope this helps... __________________ I will do it! 2001: 250 2007: 187

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09-06-2005, 02:37 PM	#2
yvonne326 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 17,226 Gallery: yvonne326 Stats: 192 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/8/08	Get yourself tested - blood test - can determine if you are hitting that pre-menopause stage. I took one because I exhibited all these strange symptoms and yes, was told that I was in the beginning stages (I'm 42). I don't feel old...just hate these hot spells I get...usually during night...which right now along with my TOM being early every month lately....are the only symptoms I have. Sorry you are feeling this way.

09-29-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	women may have to work harder to be hotties. I'm 44 and trust me it can get better and better if you work that body. my advice is get in your best shape possible before menopause hits