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Nice People Thread Part 9 - and so it continues
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Re: Biological clocks, they say a woman starts becoming less fertile about (on average) 20 years before the menopause and reaches complete intertility about 10 years before the menopause. A lot of the public think it's closer to the menopause than that.
Speaking of which I gather as well that HRT needs to start before there's too dramatic a drop in estrogen levels, or else alzheimer's risk starts to climb.There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
Re: Biological clocks, they say a woman starts becoming less fertile about (on average) 20 years before the menopause and reaches complete intertility about 10 years before the menopause. A lot of the public think it's closer to the menopause than that.
Speaking of which I gather as well that HRT needs to start before there's too dramatic a drop in estrogen levels, or else alzheimer's risk starts to climb.
Its not just about fertility, there is egg quality to consider. With certain conditions we know being linked to maternal age, my guess is that more is that we don't know.
Where as of course, too young, and you aren't in the right space to guide them , nurture them, or economically foster them best.
Really you cannot do right IMO.
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Re: Biological clocks, they say a woman starts becoming less fertile about (on average) 20 years before the menopause and reaches complete intertility about 10 years before the menopause. A lot of the public think it's closer to the menopause than that.
Well, yes, but I thought the initial decrease is quite gradual, so one doesn't have to start worrying that it's plummeting until a few years later. Am I wrong about that?Speaking of which I gather as well that HRT needs to start before there's too dramatic a drop in estrogen levels, or else alzheimer's risk starts to climb.
I didn't know there was a link between HRT and reduced risk of Alzheimer's. What's that about, then?Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.
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Did you read the whole thread? The bit where I said I've reluctantly made a page - and there's precious little on it - and I just need 30 likes to see the stats (in case any real traffic ever actually comes)?So am I but absolutely no idea where to look etc etc, so when you're ready PN, drop us a clue
If you did - and you have zero expectations of seeing anything wonderful I can PM you.0 -
I never had a biological clock.0
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Oh bloody hell, now we have a new thing to worry about with Alzheimer's?
How do we know when twenty years before ruddy menopause is anyway.....?
Is it like puberty, is there a sort of a linkage with weight or wear or what?0 -
Well, yes, but I thought the initial decrease is quite gradual, so one doesn't have to start worrying that it's plummeting until a few years later. Am I wrong about that?
I didn't know there was a link between HRT and reduced risk of Alzheimer's. What's that about, then?
I don't know whether it's linear or an exponential drop. The reason there's such a huge fertility industry now was that people postpone families past the stage that conception occurs easily, (and also some syptomless diseases have led to scarred fallopian tubes).
Used to teach a course about fertility and genetics.
The latest I've heard about the HRT prevents Alzheimers/HRT causes Alzheimers controversy is that it depends on whether the woman has had a major drop in estrogen levels prior to starting therapy. Protects if there's been no fall yet, but not so good if there has been. Sooner may be better than later seems to be the message.There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
I'm even more at a detriment as my 'bits' but not my ovaries were taken out when I was 31, so I don't have periods as a warning as to when things are waning....We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0
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