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manolos mom · 02-02-2011, 09:31 AM

Well it's official, I am now one of "those women". I went to my OBGYN on monday and experiencing many symptoms. Prickly feeling a couple of times a day, dryness and other things I cant mention, but we all know what I am talking about.

My cycle is gone, been gone for over a year. Now what? Whats next? My doctor told me my ovaries are no longer producing eggs so guess I cant add to the population.

To me, this is just another stage of life. It sucks that men cant experience our joy's

gemy · 02-02-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Well it's official, I am now one of "those women". I went to my OBGYN on monday and experiencing many symptoms. Prickly feeling a couple of times a day, dryness and other things I cant mention, but we all know what I am talking about.

My cycle is gone, been gone for over a year. Now what? Whats next? My doctor told me my ovaries are no longer producing eggs so guess I cant add to the population.

To me, this is just another stage of life. It sucks that men cant experience our joy's

Mexican wild yam is supposed to be good for hot flashes, night sweats.

manolos mom · 02-02-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Mexican wild yam is supposed to be good for hot flashes, night sweats.

Thanks Gail, I will try that. Guessing I can buy it at Whole Foods?

shodanusmc · 02-02-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Well it's official, I am now one of "those women". I went to my OBGYN on monday and experiencing many symptoms. Prickly feeling a couple of times a day, dryness and other things I cant mention, but we all know what I am talking about.

My cycle is gone, been gone for over a year. Now what? Whats next? My doctor told me my ovaries are no longer producing eggs so guess I cant add to the population.

To me, this is just another stage of life. It sucks that men cant experience our joy's

Oh we experience it first hand by just living with you! You think it is easy for us?

roseslevi · 02-02-2011, 10:06 AM

I have to be honest...I read this thread because at the time the title said it was about Menopause and Steve had posted? I was a little concerned/curious...LOL!

I hate the hot flashes the most. Does anyone take anything for them that works? I can totally relate monolos mom. Men should also have to experience childbirth. Whats fair is fair...right?

shodanusmc · 02-02-2011, 10:12 AM

You knew I was going to post something here! LOL

manolos mom · 02-02-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by roseslevi

I have to be honest...I read this thread because at the time the title said it was about Menopause and Steve had posted? I was a little concerned/curious...LOL!

I hate the hot flashes the most. Does anyone take anything for them that works? I can totally relate monolos mom. Men should also have to experience childbirth. Whats fair is fair...right?

Well, he asked me if I wanted Hormone replacement therapy but I declined. Too many women over 50 dying from Heart Attacks. Makes me wonder. How bad does it get? Black Cohash is suppose to help relieve symtoms, but not sure.

gemy · 02-02-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Thanks Gail, I will try that. Guessing I can buy it at Whole Foods?

I would think so, but my clients who swear by it, say you must get the Mexican Wild Yam, they get it in a cream, and rub onto skin, Just a word to the wise with owning dogs, don't rub it on places that the pup licks.

I'm in Canada so I doubt our Whole Foods company is same as yours. lol

manolos mom · 02-02-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Oh we experience it first hand by just living with you! You think it is easy for us?

Steve it goes both ways!! I work with 90 men and they all act menopausal

One thing for sure, they gossip more than the women...

boopster · 02-02-2011, 11:59 AM

Hilarious. I had only mild physical symptoms but outrageous mood swings for a short time, and it ended suddenly when I had an emergency partial spay procedure. Can't take HRT - drugs or estrogen loaded plant foods like soy or Mexican yams because I had thyroid cancer 15 years ago. Only symptoms I have are "bearded lady" syndrome and the tendency to look for my "misplaced" phone whilst talking on it.

I have to say it was kinda nice to have people walking on eggshells around my usually mild self when I was in the ugly mood swing phase. At one point my doctor told me I had to stop drinking Coke and when I asked if he would visit me in jail -- because it was either the caffeine-sugar sedative (yes- caffeine had a calming effect on me) or commit murder, he agreed that maybe it wasn't the right time to give it up. (I have since given it up grudgingly.)

celstu1 · 02-03-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

That video was hilarious!!!
Menopause.......
someone told me it was called that bc their is a pause on men! lol
Hot flashes
night sweats
sugar cravings
slight insanity
memory loss
insomnia
weight gain
head aches
wrinkles
and this is supposed to be the best time of our lives!! lmao who the heck are they trying to kid?

Oh my gosh... I am only 34 and feeling ALL of this! I think I am in Peri-menopause honestly. Ive looked it up a few times now to see the symptoms and they almost all hit on what I have. I wake up in the middle of the night HOT and sweating, BF is going to bed with blankets, sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks, etc... while I have the heat turned down to 63 and am wearing a tanktop and shorts and laying on top of the covers! LOL Ive gained about 25lbs in the last 2 - 3 years, which is probably from the 24/7 sugar cravings I have! LOL I don't have wrinkles yet or memory loss or insomnia, but I do get headaches a lot.
My mom has no idea when she went through menopause because she had a hysterectomy at age 40. Hey, if Im not having kids and I get this menopause thing done with early in life, I'll really enjoy my 40s and 50s and on! LOL

celstu1 · 02-03-2011, 07:40 AM

Oopppss... double post

bellababy08 · 02-03-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

Oh my gosh... I am only 34 and feeling ALL of this! I think I am in Peri-menopause honestly. Ive looked it up a few times now to see the symptoms and they almost all hit on what I have. I wake up in the middle of the night HOT and sweating, BF is going to bed with blankets, sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks, etc... while I have the heat turned down to 63 and am wearing a tanktop and shorts and laying on top of the covers! LOL Ive gained about 25lbs in the last 2 - 3 years, which is probably from the 24/7 sugar cravings I have! LOL I don't have wrinkles yet or memory loss or insomnia, but I do get headaches a lot.
My mom has no idea when she went through menopause because she had a hysterectomy at age 40. Hey, if Im not having kids and I get this menopause thing done with early in life, I'll really enjoy my 40s and 50s and on! LOL

That video was to funny LOL..I love a good laugh

Those are all signs of underactive thyroid symptoms too...I was 39 and having all the symptoms of menopause...I went to my OBGYN talked to her about my symptoms...she said I could be starting menopause early but she didn't think so because of my age at the time and wanted to check my thyroid first...they did some blood work on me and found out my thyroid was not working...I now take synthroid daily all my symptoms stopped for a few years

..I'm now 46 all the symptoms are back

and this time its the good, bad and ugly menopause

your awfully young to be starting menopause yet...but it can happen...but you might wanna have your thyroid check as well

susan lynn · 07-20-2011, 01:10 PM

OK , I need advice, I went to OBGYN for annual visit. I took him bloodwork results from my medical doctor. I am officially in Menopause. I have most of the symptoms and he asked me was I to the point of wanting to hurt somebody, I said Yes!

He said I need hormones. He talked to me a while and told me the side effects and statistics. He said some women love them and others say they don't help them. Could you please give me your thoughts and experience if you take them. He prescribed Prempro.

J_is_my_initial · 07-20-2011, 01:44 PM

After a hysterectomy i did not take hormones for many years. They think one of the reasons I have osteoporosis is because of this. My bone density if very bad. Because I was having hot flashes, I was put on estradiol
and I no longer have the hot flashes. They were bad and I am so thankful I no longer have them. I would recommend taking hormones. Of course this is just my opinion.

02-02-2011, 09:31 AM	#46
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Well it's official, I am now one of "those women". I went to my OBGYN on monday and experiencing many symptoms. Prickly feeling a couple of times a day, dryness and other things I cant mention, but we all know what I am talking about. My cycle is gone, been gone for over a year. Now what? Whats next? My doctor told me my ovaries are no longer producing eggs so guess I cant add to the population. To me, this is just another stage of life. It sucks that men cant experience our joy's __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

02-02-2011, 10:06 AM	#50
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	I have to be honest...I read this thread because at the time the title said it was about Menopause and Steve had posted? I was a little concerned/curious...LOL! I hate the hot flashes the most. Does anyone take anything for them that works? I can totally relate monolos mom. Men should also have to experience childbirth. Whats fair is fair...right? __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

02-03-2011, 07:40 AM	#57
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Oopppss... double post __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-20-2011, 01:10 PM	#59
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	OK , I need advice, I went to OBGYN for annual visit. I took him bloodwork results from my medical doctor. I am officially in Menopause. I have most of the symptoms and he asked me was I to the point of wanting to hurt somebody, I said Yes! He said I need hormones. He talked to me a while and told me the side effects and statistics. He said some women love them and others say they don't help them. Could you please give me your thoughts and experience if you take them. He prescribed Prempro. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

07-20-2011, 01:44 PM	#60
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	After a hysterectomy i did not take hormones for many years. They think one of the reasons I have osteoporosis is because of this. My bone density if very bad. Because I was having hot flashes, I was put on estradiol and I no longer have the hot flashes. They were bad and I am so thankful I no longer have them. I would recommend taking hormones. Of course this is just my opinion. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

02-02-2011, 10:12 AM	#51
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02-02-2011, 11:59 AM	#55
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Hilarious. I had only mild physical symptoms but outrageous mood swings for a short time, and it ended suddenly when I had an emergency partial spay procedure. Can't take HRT - drugs or estrogen loaded plant foods like soy or Mexican yams because I had thyroid cancer 15 years ago. Only symptoms I have are "bearded lady" syndrome and the tendency to look for my "misplaced" phone whilst talking on it. I have to say it was kinda nice to have people walking on eggshells around my usually mild self when I was in the ugly mood swing phase. At one point my doctor told me I had to stop drinking Coke and when I asked if he would visit me in jail -- because it was either the caffeine-sugar sedative (yes- caffeine had a calming effect on me) or commit murder, he agreed that maybe it wasn't the right time to give it up. (I have since given it up grudgingly.)