'The Change' - how to tell if it is starting??

floss2

peachyprice wrote: »

...An alternative to HRT that some doctors are now recommending to relieve symptoms is the Mirena coil, which although still releases hormones they are miniscule amounts compared to HRT

I have one - the hormones are realeased topically, i.e. where they are needed, so no massive doses into the body just to get the small amount needed to the right place!

Very light periods, little in way of sweats, but certainly fogginess, aching, forgetfulness, weepiness......

floss2

McKneff wrote: »

Post menopausal women are prone to Osteoporisis. (brittle bone disease)
You should be taking some sort of supplement to prevent this.
Medication is readilly available at health food shops and supermarkets.
Failing that google it and it recommends that you eat lots of certain foods.
Cheese, skimmed milk has more vitamins etc in it than full or half fat milk;

Not necessarily - regular weight-bearing exercise (even daily walking) & a healthy diet with good calcium provision can be just as effective, if not more so, without the need for additional supplements.

seven-day-weekend

fantasia322 wrote: »

This might sound like a weird one to most people but I just had to ask because I feel so abnormal (deprived maybe).
I'm very menepausal I admit it. Have had hormone levels checked at the doc's so its definite. So why do I feel so GOOD.
Where are my mood swings?
Where are my hot flushes (flashes)?
Where are the dreaded night sweats?
Where is the inevitable vaginal dryness?
Where is the lack of libido? (Its actually through the roof atm)
My periods just stopped (oh bliss) about 18 months ago, and I think I've had like 2 in this entire time.
I came out of the doc's armed with leaflets telling me what to expect and how it might affect me etc, And 'nothing', absolutely nothing......!!!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am most definitely NOT complaining.
But I seem to be the exact opposite of how its supposed to be.
I feel better than I ever have in my entire life. Wrinkles don't bother me.
I'm pretty happy with nearly every aspect of my life. My confidence is at an all time high.
My friends are all asking if I'm taking hormone replacement treatment (I can't because of the breast cancer risk in my family). I'm actually just high on life.
My doctor says 'Its unusual, but it can happen'
Thats fine but I don't know anybody else who's gone through it, or is going through in unscathed.
Anybody else relate to this, I'm surely not unique, (just in my own circle). ?
Help. I'm starting to think I'm an oddity.
Anyone gone through it with relative ease :T:T:T

Good positive post. I too have sailed through the menopause with virtually no symptoms. I don't know what a hot flush is! My periods stopped when I was 54 and I am now nearly 60.

I have got a bit paranoid at times but then again that has been happening since my 30s.

Glad to say I don't have to take HRT (unlike my sister who is 76 and has been on it for 20 years! :eek::eek:).

Having 'retired' to Spain in 2004, I am now back in the UK and am awaiting an interview for a job.

60 is the new 30, imho.

londoner1998

vaio wrote: »

That’s pretty much spot on how it is with my OH although she does get the hot flushes, these get much worse post-orgasm which is quite entertaining given the libido issues you mentioned

I'm 34 and not in the group of women going through the menopause, but... I have done a lot of research and realised that some stages in a woman's life have been demonised. Menstruation=the curse, etc... I understand that a lot of people have very bad and painful periods with horrid PMT thrown in (I used to be one), but when it started to get silly with me (40-day cycles with almost two weeks of PMT), I decided to make some changes to my lifestyle. Now and for the past year or year and a half, my periods are totally painless and the PMT has decreased to an almost non-existant niggle. I actually enjoy it because my body seems to de-congest and I like to be able to bo good to myself. I firmly believe is because I take care of myself- take it easier those days, eat better, sleep more and try to be more sensible, so if I'm having my period I will be resting, rather tan cooking long meals and doing everything like a maniac!. I have friends going through the menopause that are quite at ease with it and have taken care of themselves, and as a result, the symptons are definetely lessened. It is just another stage and the transition has to be taken care of. Fore some reason the medical profession is quite keen on making us believe it is 'bad' and will be painful and hard. It might or it might not, but it doesn't have to be, you can help yourself . Just like period pains are just a sign that you need to rest big time (other conditions rulled out, of course)!!

Osteoporosis is certainly something to think about- yoga is fantastic for it, as it is lightly weight-bearing , helps the mood and makes you calm and centered. The Iyengar yoga method has specific programmes for menopausal women, and it helps to alleviate the hot flushes, the stiffness and definetely helps with insomnia. Well worth finding a good teacher.

londoner1998

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

Good positive post. I too have sailed through the menopause with virtually no symptoms. I don't know what a hot flush is! My periods stopped when I was 54 and I am now nearly 60.

I have got a bit paranoid at times but then again that has been happening since my 30s.

Glad to say I don't have to take HRT (unlike my sister who is 76 and has been on it for 20 years! :eek::eek:).

Having 'retired' to Spain in 2004, I am now back in the UK and am awaiting an interview for a job.

60 is the new 30, imho.

No, 60 is the new 20!! Good for you!:T so refreshing to hear it is not all doom and gloom...!

seven-day-weekend

londoner1998 wrote: »

No, 60 is the new 20!! !

Ab-so-lutely!:rotfl::rotfl: