What do you take for menopause instead of hormones?

Q. I wear a patch. It helps with my mood and legs. What else is there to help? I really don't want to get breast cancer.

A. although im not there yet, my gyn says evening primrose oil caps help alot. also, my mom used to take this syrup from a spanish store called syrup of senora montiel. she said it worked wonders for her hot flashes. best of all, these products are all natural. gd luck

Original Question

Is it possible to go through early menopause and still have a regular period?

Q. I'm 29 and have had severe night sweats for 3 years and have recently been suffering from what seems like hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness. I am still on the pill and my periods have never changed.

A. It's possible but I would still go to a gynecologist because there could be an underlying cause that is giving you these symptoms. I wouldn't wait too long with these things, so please get it checked out asap!

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Whatâs the difference between taking hormones for menopause and taking hormones as a contraceptive?

Q. I hear a lot of people warning about HRT. But there doesn't seem to be much of a fuss made about taking birth control pills, Some of which a woman can take almost continuously.What I want to know is why is HRT so frowned upon when BC doesn't seem to be. They are both hormone pills..what's the difference..besides the obvious reasons one would use them.

A. There's not a huge amount of difference in the pills themselves, you're right. They're both estrogen and an artificial progesterone. The difference comes in in that young, menstruating women who take birth control pills are replacing their normal hormones with the birth control hormones. So they'd be exposed to hormones anyway. You're not changing their lifetime exposure to those hormones, just changing the monthly pattern.

In the case of HRT, however, the women taking it are post-menopausal, and would therefore have very low doses of those hormones in their bodies naturally. HRT therefore increases the lifetime exposure to those hormones for those women.

Thus, studies show that hormonally related problems with birth control pills in young women are smaller than problems with older women taking HRT. It's not so much a matter of what is in the pill as it is what is the age of the woman taking the pill.

A second reason for the difference may be that tests on HRT tend to be performed on women who may have spent years with no HRT. The years with no HRT may have damaged their bodies in certain ways, and the resumption of HRT caused more problems rather than fixing the old problems, due to changes in the body that occur with age. Thus, if older women took birth control pills, they'd have similar negative effects that are seen with HRT. And if younger women took HRT, they would likley not have the same negative effects that older women have with HRT.

And yet another reason for the difference might be the type of hormones used. The most popular artificial progesterone used in HRT is Provera. It's used in Depo-Provera, but not in birth control pills. Provera might have some problems associated with it, but these problems don't show up in women who use the birth control pill because they're not taking it.

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How do you get through menopause successfully?

Q. It is coming in a few years or so and I do not look forward to it. Any tips?

A. billions of women have gone through menopause "successfully" seeing as how it's been happening since human existence.
proper nutrition, water, strength training and a positive state of mind. Only in North America do women make such a huge deal out of something so natural.

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what are the natural remedies for those on the way to premature menopause at 36 yrs old?

Q. Been on clomid for 7 months, with no success, blood results show that i am not ovulating, and there are signs of premature menopause.Is there any natural remedies to help with ovulation?

A. Try the Inconceivable diet by Julie Indichova

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When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Q. I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

A. 50 to death

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How will I know when menopause begins or has already started?

Q. I have been taking Depo Provera injections for several years, so I don't have a menstrual cylce to tell me things are changing.

What else can I expect to notice?

A. 1) Night sweats. Soaking through the sheets.

2) Weight gain. Lower abdominal.

3) Weight shift. Not always caused by aging. Hips will become thicker. Breasts will become a bit larger and tender.

4) Insomnia. Anxiety.

5) Inability at times to focus.

6) Irritability.

7) Serious mood swings.

8) You want to kill your significant other.

Welcome to my world.

Original Question

What do you take for menopause instead of hormones?

Q. I wear a patch. It helps with my mood and legs. What else is there to help? I really don't want to get breast cancer.

A. although im not there yet, my gyn says evening primrose oil caps help alot. also, my mom used to take this syrup from a spanish store called syrup of senora montiel. she said it worked wonders for her hot flashes. best of all, these products are all natural. gd luck

Original Question

Is it possible to go through early menopause and still have a regular period?

Q. I'm 29 and have had severe night sweats for 3 years and have recently been suffering from what seems like hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness. I am still on the pill and my periods have never changed.

A. It's possible but I would still go to a gynecologist because there could be an underlying cause that is giving you these symptoms. I wouldn't wait too long with these things, so please get it checked out asap!

Original Question

Whatâs the difference between taking hormones for menopause and taking hormones as a contraceptive?

Q. I hear a lot of people warning about HRT. But there doesn't seem to be much of a fuss made about taking birth control pills, Some of which a woman can take almost continuously.What I want to know is why is HRT so frowned upon when BC doesn't seem to be. They are both hormone pills..what's the difference..besides the obvious reasons one would use them.

A. There's not a huge amount of difference in the pills themselves, you're right. They're both estrogen and an artificial progesterone. The difference comes in in that young, menstruating women who take birth control pills are replacing their normal hormones with the birth control hormones. So they'd be exposed to hormones anyway. You're not changing their lifetime exposure to those hormones, just changing the monthly pattern.

In the case of HRT, however, the women taking it are post-menopausal, and would therefore have very low doses of those hormones in their bodies naturally. HRT therefore increases the lifetime exposure to those hormones for those women.

Thus, studies show that hormonally related problems with birth control pills in young women are smaller than problems with older women taking HRT. It's not so much a matter of what is in the pill as it is what is the age of the woman taking the pill.

A second reason for the difference may be that tests on HRT tend to be performed on women who may have spent years with no HRT. The years with no HRT may have damaged their bodies in certain ways, and the resumption of HRT caused more problems rather than fixing the old problems, due to changes in the body that occur with age. Thus, if older women took birth control pills, they'd have similar negative effects that are seen with HRT. And if younger women took HRT, they would likley not have the same negative effects that older women have with HRT.

And yet another reason for the difference might be the type of hormones used. The most popular artificial progesterone used in HRT is Provera. It's used in Depo-Provera, but not in birth control pills. Provera might have some problems associated with it, but these problems don't show up in women who use the birth control pill because they're not taking it.

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When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Q. I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

A. 50 to death

Original Question

How will I know when menopause begins or has already started?

Q. I have been taking Depo Provera injections for several years, so I don't have a menstrual cylce to tell me things are changing.

What else can I expect to notice?

A. 1) Night sweats. Soaking through the sheets.

2) Weight gain. Lower abdominal.

3) Weight shift. Not always caused by aging. Hips will become thicker. Breasts will become a bit larger and tender.

4) Insomnia. Anxiety.

5) Inability at times to focus.

6) Irritability.

7) Serious mood swings.

8) You want to kill your significant other.

Welcome to my world.

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What do you take for menopause instead of hormones?

Q. I wear a patch. It helps with my mood and legs. What else is there to help? I really don't want to get breast cancer.

A. although im not there yet, my gyn says evening primrose oil caps help alot. also, my mom used to take this syrup from a spanish store called syrup of senora montiel. she said it worked wonders for her hot flashes. best of all, these products are all natural. gd luck

Original Question

Is it possible to go through early menopause and still have a regular period?

Q. I'm 29 and have had severe night sweats for 3 years and have recently been suffering from what seems like hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness. I am still on the pill and my periods have never changed.

A. It's possible but I would still go to a gynecologist because there could be an underlying cause that is giving you these symptoms. I wouldn't wait too long with these things, so please get it checked out asap!

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Whatâs the difference between taking hormones for menopause and taking hormones as a contraceptive?

Q. I hear a lot of people warning about HRT. But there doesn't seem to be much of a fuss made about taking birth control pills, Some of which a woman can take almost continuously.What I want to know is why is HRT so frowned upon when BC doesn't seem to be. They are both hormone pills..what's the difference..besides the obvious reasons one would use them.

A. There's not a huge amount of difference in the pills themselves, you're right. They're both estrogen and an artificial progesterone. The difference comes in in that young, menstruating women who take birth control pills are replacing their normal hormones with the birth control hormones. So they'd be exposed to hormones anyway. You're not changing their lifetime exposure to those hormones, just changing the monthly pattern.

In the case of HRT, however, the women taking it are post-menopausal, and would therefore have very low doses of those hormones in their bodies naturally. HRT therefore increases the lifetime exposure to those hormones for those women.

Thus, studies show that hormonally related problems with birth control pills in young women are smaller than problems with older women taking HRT. It's not so much a matter of what is in the pill as it is what is the age of the woman taking the pill.

A second reason for the difference may be that tests on HRT tend to be performed on women who may have spent years with no HRT. The years with no HRT may have damaged their bodies in certain ways, and the resumption of HRT caused more problems rather than fixing the old problems, due to changes in the body that occur with age. Thus, if older women took birth control pills, they'd have similar negative effects that are seen with HRT. And if younger women took HRT, they would likley not have the same negative effects that older women have with HRT.

And yet another reason for the difference might be the type of hormones used. The most popular artificial progesterone used in HRT is Provera. It's used in Depo-Provera, but not in birth control pills. Provera might have some problems associated with it, but these problems don't show up in women who use the birth control pill because they're not taking it.

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When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Q. I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

A. 50 to death

Original Question

How will I know when menopause begins or has already started?

Q. I have been taking Depo Provera injections for several years, so I don't have a menstrual cylce to tell me things are changing.

What else can I expect to notice?

A. 1) Night sweats. Soaking through the sheets.

2) Weight gain. Lower abdominal.

3) Weight shift. Not always caused by aging. Hips will become thicker. Breasts will become a bit larger and tender.

4) Insomnia. Anxiety.

5) Inability at times to focus.

6) Irritability.

7) Serious mood swings.

8) You want to kill your significant other.

Welcome to my world.

Original Question

What do you take for menopause instead of hormones?

Q. I wear a patch. It helps with my mood and legs. What else is there to help? I really don't want to get breast cancer.

A. although im not there yet, my gyn says evening primrose oil caps help alot. also, my mom used to take this syrup from a spanish store called syrup of senora montiel. she said it worked wonders for her hot flashes. best of all, these products are all natural. gd luck

Original Question

Is it possible to go through early menopause and still have a regular period?

Q. I'm 29 and have had severe night sweats for 3 years and have recently been suffering from what seems like hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness. I am still on the pill and my periods have never changed.

A. It's possible but I would still go to a gynecologist because there could be an underlying cause that is giving you these symptoms. I wouldn't wait too long with these things, so please get it checked out asap!

Original Question

Whatâs the difference between taking hormones for menopause and taking hormones as a contraceptive?

Q. I hear a lot of people warning about HRT. But there doesn't seem to be much of a fuss made about taking birth control pills, Some of which a woman can take almost continuously.What I want to know is why is HRT so frowned upon when BC doesn't seem to be. They are both hormone pills..what's the difference..besides the obvious reasons one would use them.

A. There's not a huge amount of difference in the pills themselves, you're right. They're both estrogen and an artificial progesterone. The difference comes in in that young, menstruating women who take birth control pills are replacing their normal hormones with the birth control hormones. So they'd be exposed to hormones anyway. You're not changing their lifetime exposure to those hormones, just changing the monthly pattern.

In the case of HRT, however, the women taking it are post-menopausal, and would therefore have very low doses of those hormones in their bodies naturally. HRT therefore increases the lifetime exposure to those hormones for those women.

Thus, studies show that hormonally related problems with birth control pills in young women are smaller than problems with older women taking HRT. It's not so much a matter of what is in the pill as it is what is the age of the woman taking the pill.

A second reason for the difference may be that tests on HRT tend to be performed on women who may have spent years with no HRT. The years with no HRT may have damaged their bodies in certain ways, and the resumption of HRT caused more problems rather than fixing the old problems, due to changes in the body that occur with age. Thus, if older women took birth control pills, they'd have similar negative effects that are seen with HRT. And if younger women took HRT, they would likley not have the same negative effects that older women have with HRT.

And yet another reason for the difference might be the type of hormones used. The most popular artificial progesterone used in HRT is Provera. It's used in Depo-Provera, but not in birth control pills. Provera might have some problems associated with it, but these problems don't show up in women who use the birth control pill because they're not taking it.

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Is it possible to go through early menopause and still have a regular period?

Q. I'm 29 and have had severe night sweats for 3 years and have recently been suffering from what seems like hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness. I am still on the pill and my periods have never changed.

A. It's possible but I would still go to a gynecologist because there could be an underlying cause that is giving you these symptoms. I wouldn't wait too long with these things, so please get it checked out asap!

Original Question

Whatâs the difference between taking hormones for menopause and taking hormones as a contraceptive?

Q. I hear a lot of people warning about HRT. But there doesn't seem to be much of a fuss made about taking birth control pills, Some of which a woman can take almost continuously.What I want to know is why is HRT so frowned upon when BC doesn't seem to be. They are both hormone pills..what's the difference..besides the obvious reasons one would use them.

A. There's not a huge amount of difference in the pills themselves, you're right. They're both estrogen and an artificial progesterone. The difference comes in in that young, menstruating women who take birth control pills are replacing their normal hormones with the birth control hormones. So they'd be exposed to hormones anyway. You're not changing their lifetime exposure to those hormones, just changing the monthly pattern.

In the case of HRT, however, the women taking it are post-menopausal, and would therefore have very low doses of those hormones in their bodies naturally. HRT therefore increases the lifetime exposure to those hormones for those women.

Thus, studies show that hormonally related problems with birth control pills in young women are smaller than problems with older women taking HRT. It's not so much a matter of what is in the pill as it is what is the age of the woman taking the pill.

A second reason for the difference may be that tests on HRT tend to be performed on women who may have spent years with no HRT. The years with no HRT may have damaged their bodies in certain ways, and the resumption of HRT caused more problems rather than fixing the old problems, due to changes in the body that occur with age. Thus, if older women took birth control pills, they'd have similar negative effects that are seen with HRT. And if younger women took HRT, they would likley not have the same negative effects that older women have with HRT.

And yet another reason for the difference might be the type of hormones used. The most popular artificial progesterone used in HRT is Provera. It's used in Depo-Provera, but not in birth control pills. Provera might have some problems associated with it, but these problems don't show up in women who use the birth control pill because they're not taking it.

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How do you get through menopause successfully?

Q. It is coming in a few years or so and I do not look forward to it. Any tips?

A. billions of women have gone through menopause "successfully" seeing as how it's been happening since human existence.
proper nutrition, water, strength training and a positive state of mind. Only in North America do women make such a huge deal out of something so natural.

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what are the natural remedies for those on the way to premature menopause at 36 yrs old?

Q. Been on clomid for 7 months, with no success, blood results show that i am not ovulating, and there are signs of premature menopause.Is there any natural remedies to help with ovulation?

A. Try the Inconceivable diet by Julie Indichova

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On average what age do women start menopause ?

Q. My friend and I were wondering on average what age do you start menopause.

Also, if you start your period at a later age (eg17 compared to 10) does that mean you start menopause later?

A. Menopause isn't the sudden stopping of your periods. For most women, it's a gradual happening called "perimenopause" http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/perimenopause/DS00554, then "menopause" is defined as having gone a year without periods.

Some women in perimenopause don't reven realize what's happening. It often starts happening in the 40's. Periods will get longer or shorter, or heavier or lighter, or more/less often, as hormones start declining.

Perimenopause can be triggered by running out of usable eggs in your ovaries. Before a baby girl is born, she can have millions of eggs in her ovaries. At birth, she may have 400,000-500,000 eggs. Most of these die; some are ovulated (released from the ovaries). So it can be true that later menarche (first period) can result in later menopause.

My own perimenopause started at age 38, and now at 47 I'm in true menopause.

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What age does the menopause start for a women? My period hasn't stopped for 2 months?

Q. im 50 years old, and i am getting irregular periods. My period hasn't stopped for 2 months. its been on off and on off. is this regular? is this a sign of periods for me about to end permanently for my entire life? is this a menopause?

A. You need to see a doctor. You're probably bleeding either due to a problem, or else you are perimenopausal. This is the time before menopause when you have irregular hormones and irregular periods as your ovaries sputter and stop working. Average age of menopause is 51, so you're likely right on target. Yet you ALWAYS have to get something checked out when you have weird bleeding like that.

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Can the symptoms of menopause start in your early thirties?

Q. I am experiencing hot flashes at night, especially, and wondering how likely it is that I am in peri-menopause? ( pre menopause) I heard you can get symptoms years before you turn barren.

A. you can experience this even in your 20's. I would check with your doc for proper diagnosis.

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What does women in her menopause stage need to eat to stay healthy?

Q. Does anyone know what supplements or special cares are needed for women in her menopause stage? Such as taking omega 3 or something...
P.S.: I'm in my early 20s and I am not going throught menopause. I'm doing this as a research for one of my class.

A. The following articles may be helpful:

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/menopaus1/a/nutritionmeno.htm
http://life.familyeducation.com/nutrition-and-diet/health/44298.html
http://www.estroven.com/info/wellness_care/nutrition
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/1504/nutrition-and-menopause/

I AM going through menopause, as I'm 47. One of the most important things a menopausal woman can do? Cut back her calories dramatically and focus on healthy eating. Horrible advice, when you've lived almost 50 years you'd think you'd be allowed to eat all the chocolate you want.

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Is it possible to be starting menopause and all of the hormonal lab work turn out negative?

Q. My mom is 49 years old and has been having sudden anxiety/depression. She describes what sounds to be like a hot flash combined with sudden anxiety and panic. She went to the MD and was tested for elevated estrogen/progesterone/luteinizing hormone, but all were within normal limits. IS it possible to be starting menopause without having elevated hormones?

A. Yes that is precisely what happened to me - my results looked fine. The blood tests give normal results based on the average person. However each individual has different hormonal requirements. My specialist put me on a very small dose of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone and my symptoms vanished.

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When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Q. I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

A. 50 to death

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Can you start menopause when you are on birth control pills?

Q. Or, will you know you are starting menopause when you are on the pill? Will you still have normal periods? I am 32 and a bit young but the females in my family go through menopause young. I was just wondering because I am having horrible hot flashes at night and was wondering if the pill would mask menopause? Any help would be appreciated.

A. The oestrogen provided in the BCP (birth control pill) may be enough to control menopausal symptoms if you happened to be going through it whilst on birth control pills so in a way yes it could mask the fact that you were going through the menopause (depending on the level of oestrogen you are on) . Having said that, the night sweats can be side fx of the pill.
With regards to periods, the bcp causes a monthly period so there is no reason why that would necessarily stop because you may be going through an early menopause. They would stop however, if you were definitely going through menopause and not on the bcp!

If you are concerned and really want to know then a trip to the Doc to check your hormone levels esp FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH ( lutenizing hormone) (used to determine if you are in or about to enter menopause) would be best but am not sure if they can test that if still on the bcp, but I'm sure they'll clarify that for you!

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What age does the menopause start for a women? My period hasn't stopped for 2 months?

Q. im 50 years old, and i am getting irregular periods. My period hasn't stopped for 2 months. its been on off and on off. is this regular? is this a sign of periods for me about to end permanently for my entire life? is this a menopause?

A. You need to see a doctor. You're probably bleeding either due to a problem, or else you are perimenopausal. This is the time before menopause when you have irregular hormones and irregular periods as your ovaries sputter and stop working. Average age of menopause is 51, so you're likely right on target. Yet you ALWAYS have to get something checked out when you have weird bleeding like that.

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Can the symptoms of menopause start in your early thirties?

Q. I am experiencing hot flashes at night, especially, and wondering how likely it is that I am in peri-menopause? ( pre menopause) I heard you can get symptoms years before you turn barren.

A. you can experience this even in your 20's. I would check with your doc for proper diagnosis.

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What does women in her menopause stage need to eat to stay healthy?

Q. Does anyone know what supplements or special cares are needed for women in her menopause stage? Such as taking omega 3 or something...
P.S.: I'm in my early 20s and I am not going throught menopause. I'm doing this as a research for one of my class.

A. The following articles may be helpful:

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/menopaus1/a/nutritionmeno.htm
http://life.familyeducation.com/nutrition-and-diet/health/44298.html
http://www.estroven.com/info/wellness_care/nutrition
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/1504/nutrition-and-menopause/

I AM going through menopause, as I'm 47. One of the most important things a menopausal woman can do? Cut back her calories dramatically and focus on healthy eating. Horrible advice, when you've lived almost 50 years you'd think you'd be allowed to eat all the chocolate you want.

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Is it possible to be starting menopause and all of the hormonal lab work turn out negative?

Q. My mom is 49 years old and has been having sudden anxiety/depression. She describes what sounds to be like a hot flash combined with sudden anxiety and panic. She went to the MD and was tested for elevated estrogen/progesterone/luteinizing hormone, but all were within normal limits. IS it possible to be starting menopause without having elevated hormones?

A. Yes that is precisely what happened to me - my results looked fine. The blood tests give normal results based on the average person. However each individual has different hormonal requirements. My specialist put me on a very small dose of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone and my symptoms vanished.

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What age does the menopause start for a women? My period hasn't stopped for 2 months?

Q. im 50 years old, and i am getting irregular periods. My period hasn't stopped for 2 months. its been on off and on off. is this regular? is this a sign of periods for me about to end permanently for my entire life? is this a menopause?

A. You need to see a doctor. You're probably bleeding either due to a problem, or else you are perimenopausal. This is the time before menopause when you have irregular hormones and irregular periods as your ovaries sputter and stop working. Average age of menopause is 51, so you're likely right on target. Yet you ALWAYS have to get something checked out when you have weird bleeding like that.

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Can the symptoms of menopause start in your early thirties?

Q. I am experiencing hot flashes at night, especially, and wondering how likely it is that I am in peri-menopause? ( pre menopause) I heard you can get symptoms years before you turn barren.

A. you can experience this even in your 20's. I would check with your doc for proper diagnosis.

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Is it possible to be starting menopause and all of the hormonal lab work turn out negative?

Q. My mom is 49 years old and has been having sudden anxiety/depression. She describes what sounds to be like a hot flash combined with sudden anxiety and panic. She went to the MD and was tested for elevated estrogen/progesterone/luteinizing hormone, but all were within normal limits. IS it possible to be starting menopause without having elevated hormones?

A. Yes that is precisely what happened to me - my results looked fine. The blood tests give normal results based on the average person. However each individual has different hormonal requirements. My specialist put me on a very small dose of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone and my symptoms vanished.

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When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Q. I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

A. 50 to death

Original Question

How will I know when menopause begins or has already started?

Q. I have been taking Depo Provera injections for several years, so I don't have a menstrual cylce to tell me things are changing.

What else can I expect to notice?

A. 1) Night sweats. Soaking through the sheets.

2) Weight gain. Lower abdominal.

3) Weight shift. Not always caused by aging. Hips will become thicker. Breasts will become a bit larger and tender.

4) Insomnia. Anxiety.

5) Inability at times to focus.

6) Irritability.

7) Serious mood swings.

8) You want to kill your significant other.

Welcome to my world.

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Is it possible to be starting menopause and all of the hormonal lab work turn out negative?

Q. My mom is 49 years old and has been having sudden anxiety/depression. She describes what sounds to be like a hot flash combined with sudden anxiety and panic. She went to the MD and was tested for elevated estrogen/progesterone/luteinizing hormone, but all were within normal limits. IS it possible to be starting menopause without having elevated hormones?

A. Yes that is precisely what happened to me - my results looked fine. The blood tests give normal results based on the average person. However each individual has different hormonal requirements. My specialist put me on a very small dose of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone and my symptoms vanished.

Original Question

When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Q. I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

A. 50 to death

Original Question

How will I know when menopause begins or has already started?

Q. I have been taking Depo Provera injections for several years, so I don't have a menstrual cylce to tell me things are changing.

What else can I expect to notice?

A. 1) Night sweats. Soaking through the sheets.

2) Weight gain. Lower abdominal.

3) Weight shift. Not always caused by aging. Hips will become thicker. Breasts will become a bit larger and tender.

4) Insomnia. Anxiety.

5) Inability at times to focus.

6) Irritability.

7) Serious mood swings.

8) You want to kill your significant other.

Welcome to my world.

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What do you take for menopause instead of hormones?

Q. I wear a patch. It helps with my mood and legs. What else is there to help? I really don't want to get breast cancer.

A. although im not there yet, my gyn says evening primrose oil caps help alot. also, my mom used to take this syrup from a spanish store called syrup of senora montiel. she said it worked wonders for her hot flashes. best of all, these products are all natural. gd luck

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Is it possible to go through early menopause and still have a regular period?

Q. I'm 29 and have had severe night sweats for 3 years and have recently been suffering from what seems like hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness. I am still on the pill and my periods have never changed.

A. It's possible but I would still go to a gynecologist because there could be an underlying cause that is giving you these symptoms. I wouldn't wait too long with these things, so please get it checked out asap!

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