Menopausal Hut
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catalina_francisco
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Ugh, thought the hot flushes were gone, but lately I have had quite a few sessions of them. It's not a pleasant feeling when you feel you are about to go up in flames from the inside out while everyone else is cold...I swear, it really does feel like verging on bursting into flame at times.
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LilyBart
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FurryFury, thank you for starting this thread...
You know though, that there are no sinful foods to crave at this stage, regrettably...
Its even worse, Catalina, when everyone around you observes that you are about to burst into flames!
LB
You know though, that there are no sinful foods to crave at this stage, regrettably...
Ugh, thought the hot flushes were gone, but lately I have had quite a few sessions of them. It's not a pleasant feeling when you feel you are about to go up in flames from the inside out while everyone else is cold...I swear, it really does feel like verging on bursting into flame at times.
Its even worse, Catalina, when everyone around you observes that you are about to burst into flames!
LB
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How funny! I had a hysterectomy at 35 but ovaries left so I have had a couple episodes of waking up in the middle of the night (not so unusual) and being overly hot - rinse repeat over and over again = hello, is this it? It died off and then I had some major issues with breast pain, like don't EVEN think about playing evil games with these babies cause it ain't happening - they hurt when I wake up in the morning. Definitely a sign so I started taking evening primrose capsules and that solved that issue.
Fast forward and once again, I am waking up 2 hours after I go to sleep and I am battling that flush feeling - nothing too serious. I have sat and watched my girlfriend turn bright red and break out in a sweat and I thank my lucky stars that it isn't me. But it definitely has me scratching my head at whether this is just some minor hormonal changes or....
Add the complexity that it doesn't always compute with gender identity and ya...well such is life....ahhhh good times!
Fast forward and once again, I am waking up 2 hours after I go to sleep and I am battling that flush feeling - nothing too serious. I have sat and watched my girlfriend turn bright red and break out in a sweat and I thank my lucky stars that it isn't me. But it definitely has me scratching my head at whether this is just some minor hormonal changes or....
Add the complexity that it doesn't always compute with gender identity and ya...well such is life....ahhhh good times!
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Ditto that.
Bandit58
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I'm probably menopausal - or I would be if I wasn't still taking the pill.
In six months I will turn 50. I started having symptoms of perimenopause at around 43 - skipping periods mainly. The trouble with that was that I would get three cycles worth of bleeding in one hit - definitely NO fun. So after getting checked out by the doctor, it was decided to put me back on the pill to regulate me and to control the bleeding. My hormone levels were still within normal range at that time, have no idea what they would be now if I stopped the pill and don't really want to.
I also have a fibroid which is starting to cause me grief even with the pill, so don't want to be flooding everywhere if I go off it My blood pressure is normal, there is no history of blood clots, breast cancer or heart disease in my immediate family and I've really had a dream run with taking it, absolutely no side effects with the four or so brands I've used over the last 30-odd years.
I am due to go back to the doctor in another couple of months so will see what she recommends.
In six months I will turn 50. I started having symptoms of perimenopause at around 43 - skipping periods mainly. The trouble with that was that I would get three cycles worth of bleeding in one hit - definitely NO fun. So after getting checked out by the doctor, it was decided to put me back on the pill to regulate me and to control the bleeding. My hormone levels were still within normal range at that time, have no idea what they would be now if I stopped the pill and don't really want to.
I also have a fibroid which is starting to cause me grief even with the pill, so don't want to be flooding everywhere if I go off it
My blood pressure is normal, there is no history of blood clots, breast cancer or heart disease in my immediate family and I've really had a dream run with taking it, absolutely no side effects with the four or so brands I've used over the last 30-odd years. I am due to go back to the doctor in another couple of months so will see what she recommends.
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Amen to this!!
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The show was awesome! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys stage musicals and comedy!
Was this "Menopause, The Musical?" I haven't seen it. (I think this is called "head in the sand" or some other, ridiculous phrase.) I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it...
On the other hand....after 5 months without....it is entirely possible that I'm visiting the wrong hut tonight....grrrr......
(where's my nutella and saltines....?)
~LB
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Double ditto!
Mom is having a hysterectomy done Monday. I have asked several times "do you think they would do one on me too?" My family just laughs at me and says "you ain't having a hysterectomy; you'll want children one day." LOL, yeah yall keep thinking that!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Of course, this would be my first return thread...
Hi All,
Think I'm back for a while "yea, need to change that avatar."
So, it was kind of funny to find this particular thread in the cafe on the evening I decide to come back. Have a "date" with my gyn's supervising physician (she's a nurse practitioner) next week, so that he can talk to me about birth control options other than the pill. (I am 51, almost 52 for those who don't know.)
I am planning to walk into his office carrying pill pack in hand in a "power salute" stating, "Out of my cold, post-menopausal hands!" I am not going to give it up until I absolutely have to do so! (My mom was 57 when she had her last period so if I am peri-menopausal, I assume I'm in the early stages). At the most recent Contraceptive Tech update that I attended (2 months ago), they stated that there is nothing to contraindicate a healthy woman's using the pill to control symptoms and fertility well into the middle stages.
Let's hope I can convince him.
Along the same note, Bandit, let me know if you want the clinical info - I understand not wanting to give it up! I like being on the pill - haven't had any hot flashes to date. It helps to control my fibroid (I have one, also, outside the uterus that hasn't grown since I started taking the pill), and it also helps with mood/pms/etc. It also keeps my skin clear. Assume that you also get other benefits. BTW, have decided that since I am now fluid-bonded to my primary (we are discussing marriage) that if forced, I will get the new form of tubal (in-office procedure, almost no complications). But don't know what I will do to replace the hormones...
So there, you go...
Neon
Hi All,
Think I'm back for a while "yea, need to change that avatar."
So, it was kind of funny to find this particular thread in the cafe on the evening I decide to come back. Have a "date" with my gyn's supervising physician (she's a nurse practitioner) next week, so that he can talk to me about birth control options other than the pill. (I am 51, almost 52 for those who don't know.)
I am planning to walk into his office carrying pill pack in hand in a "power salute" stating, "Out of my cold, post-menopausal hands!" I am not going to give it up until I absolutely have to do so! (My mom was 57 when she had her last period so if I am peri-menopausal, I assume I'm in the early stages). At the most recent Contraceptive Tech update that I attended (2 months ago), they stated that there is nothing to contraindicate a healthy woman's using the pill to control symptoms and fertility well into the middle stages.
Let's hope I can convince him.
Along the same note, Bandit, let me know if you want the clinical info - I understand not wanting to give it up! I like being on the pill - haven't had any hot flashes to date. It helps to control my fibroid (I have one, also, outside the uterus that hasn't grown since I started taking the pill), and it also helps with mood/pms/etc. It also keeps my skin clear. Assume that you also get other benefits. BTW, have decided that since I am now fluid-bonded to my primary (we are discussing marriage) that if forced, I will get the new form of tubal (in-office procedure, almost no complications). But don't know what I will do to replace the hormones...
So there, you go...
Neon
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There are lots worse things than menopause. And on the up side, it's enhanced my sex life nicely.
I'll never complain about it. It's a minor thing in the scheme of my life.
I'll never complain about it. It's a minor thing in the scheme of my life.
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My mom told me yesterday she never even noticed going through it. Of course she had other things to keep her attention but it made me wonder. Perhaps I'm in it and haven't noticed? I should be so lucky.
You probably are. It's called peri-menopause and some experts say it starts in a woman's 30's and early 40's, frequently.
It's not been a big deal for me. But then, I never made having periods a big deal either. For me, it's all part of life.
Knowing you as I do now, I imagine it won't be a difficult thing for you, either. I believe a lot of physical things are "mind/thought" related. I think menopause fits in that, for me at least. And having another, to me much more serious medical issue, I try to keep a postive attitude. I think that helps a lot.
Not many have as positive attitude as you do. That's why I think it won't be a big deal for you.
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I think you have a great positive attitude too. That's one reason I admire you so much!
*HUG*
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ahhhh lol thank you.I think you have a great positive attitude too. That's one reason I admire you so much!
*HUG*
I'm not saying that there aren't legitimate reasons for women to have a tough time. There are and I think Bandit and neon mentioned them. Those are not going to be controlled with a positive attitude alone.
But I'm luckily not in that group. I'm going through simple menopause with no other related health issues. Most women experience what I am.
For those who have other problems, menopause is no picnic. And I feel for them.
catalina_francisco
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My mom told me yesterday she never even noticed going through it. Of course she had other things to keep her attention but it made me wonder. Perhaps I'm in it and haven't noticed? I should be so lucky.
Could very well be. I know my mother had a good share of problems with hers even though she didn't complain, and for me it seems I am getting more than a few crazy things happening. Apart from the feeling I am about to burst into flames thing, and cracking migraines unlike the ones I am used to, there is nothing else which remains a constant but a lot of things which take turns in creating problems, mostly painful ones. I think the worst to date has been the day I was sitting at the PC and a pain shot through me from deep inside and continued. I couldn't move, I could barely breathe, and I couldn't speak...F was home and noticed something was wrong and came to help me move to the couch with tears streaming down my face (and that takes a lot of pain). I laid there for a couple of hours, lost consciousness more than fell asleep, and when I awoke it had dulled a little but was still tender for days. I have had it happen twice more, though much milder, but as I have had female problems continuously since about 13yo, it doesn't surprise me. It is an interesting journey to say the least.
Catalina
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Welcome back..you have been missed. Congrats on the relationship developments.
Catalina
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Lucky are those indeed who have no problems, or those which can be easily managed However if there are pills/potions which can help those of us who are having some troubles, as far as I'm concerned bring them on!
I refuse to be a martyr to my body, especially now when I have responsibilities to keep myself as healthy and functioning as I can. Neon I would appreciate any info you can give me, thank you!
Cat - last month, a day or so before my period was due, I had a stabbing pain in my lower left abdomen. It came and went several times, then gave me one excruciating burst so bad that I felt faint and broke out into a sweat - then it faded away. The fibroid is on that side - I suspect, from talking to a friend, that it had formed a cyst which burst. My period was heavier too when it finally came. Hoping nothing like that happens this time
However if there are pills/potions which can help those of us who are having some troubles, as far as I'm concerned bring them on!I refuse to be a martyr to my body, especially now when I have responsibilities to keep myself as healthy and functioning as I can. Neon I would appreciate any info you can give me, thank you!
Cat - last month, a day or so before my period was due, I had a stabbing pain in my lower left abdomen. It came and went several times, then gave me one excruciating burst so bad that I felt faint and broke out into a sweat - then it faded away. The fibroid is on that side - I suspect, from talking to a friend, that it had formed a cyst which burst. My period was heavier too when it finally came. Hoping nothing like that happens this time
