the change

28 Jun 2007

have been to the docs today & have had blood taken to test to see if I'm starting in the change at 39 :shock: Been having periods every two weeks for the last six months then recently not had one now for six weeks :shock: I personally feel six months pregnant as I am that bloated & feel very down. :cry:
so my question is..... has anyone else started their menopause at this age or having problems with their periods dunno

I'm sorry if this is not relevent to swinging- in fact it is for me as it affects our meets :cry: in which really upsets me.
in edit soz guys if you think that this is a female thread but really it would be nice to hear from you guys as well if your partner is going through the menapause

28 Jun 2007

Mine are totally crazy. I've had the pre-menopausal test and it was negative, but the doc said that it was just because of my age, 42.
Good luck kiss

28 Jun 2007

Quote by Cherrytree
Mine are totally crazy. I've had the pre-menopausal test and it was negative, but the doc said that it was just because of my age, 42.
Good luck

:kiss: cherry hun
I sooo hope I'm not yet :shock:
I'm not ready :scared:

28 Jun 2007

I've had problems with my periods for 20 years and yes, it does affect meets. It is generally a right bastard!
It can really be a drag and at times, I really hate being a woman and I really hate having PCOS mad

I've not long had all my tests again and no menopause yet sad

28 Jun 2007

Quote by hisandhers
so my question is..... has anyone else started their menopause at this age or having problems with their periods

Mrs. Amarcord has been pre-menopausal for the last, probably four years, having started at 40 or 41, and it's still going on - no period for months and then suddenly here it comes - double, tripple length, or sometimes just a day. At least the hot flushes seem to have stopped. Phew. lol

In nay case, her mum had a swift and simple menopause starting at 38 or 39.
All very normal, apparently.

28 Jun 2007

I went through the menopause in my early 40's and yes it was a pain for a while but after that I felt a lot more free. No more worrying about unwanted pregnancies, no more planning around periods. The downsides are easily fixed with KY jelly wink

Of course there are those horrible months/years to go through when periods are erratic and so forth but I didnt notice the hot flushes too much .. probably as I was suffering other health problems which masked them. Everyone is different and things don't necessarily follow family patterns as my mum and sister were much more in the "normal" menopausal time. Good luck with it and look forward to the freedom biggrin

29 Jun 2007

I'm 47 and I've been going through it for about 4 years according to my doc evil

I've had erratic periods ( usually timed to perfection with meets :evil: ) dreadful mood swings, incredible pain and got so bad recently I was off work for 6 weeks with menopausal depression sad

My doc is very reluctant to give me HRT so I'm taking St. John's Wort and Soy Isoflavone together with Vit B Complex. I've got meds for the very heavy periods and pain and I'm praying the depression doesn't return or I'll have to have mild anti depressants :cry:
Some women go through it and not even notice. Me? I'm waiting for the end of it all confused

Good luck hers. I hope you get through it ok kiss

29 Jun 2007

Quote by Sassy-Seren
I'm 47 and I've been going through it for about 4 years according to my doc
I've had erratic periods ( usually timed to perfection with meets :evil: ) dreadful mood swings, incredible pain and got so bad recently I was off work for 6 weeks with menopausal depression
My doc is very reluctant to give me HRT so I'm taking St. John's Wort and Soy Isoflavone together with Vit B Complex. I've got meds for the very heavy periods and pain and I'm praying the depression doesn't return or I'll have to have mild anti depressants :cry:
Some women go through it and not even notice. Me? I'm waiting for the end of it all
Good luck hers. I hope you get through it ok

these symptoms sound like me too- although I'm not clinically depressed I do feel very down & tearful.
passionkiss

for you sassy & Dawnie & a group hug for the menopausal women out there
oh to be a woman rolleyes

29 Jun 2007

Quote by Amarcord
so my question is..... has anyone else started their menopause at this age or having problems with their periods

Mrs. Amarcord has been pre-menopausal for the last, probably four years, having started at 40 or 41, and it's still going on - no period for months and then suddenly here it comes - double, tripple length, or sometimes just a day. At least the hot flushes seem to have stopped. Phew. lol

In nay case, her mum had a swift and simple menopause starting at 38 or 39.
All very normal, apparently.
as Mr Amarcord then, has the last four years affected you as well as Mrs Amarcord- if so how? emotionally & physically?
just interested to see a mans insight into this

29 Jun 2007

Mrs Kiss started early on-set menopause at 33 due to having chemotherapy (it's sometimes a side effect).
Sadly due to the fact her cancer was so agressive she didn't have time to freeze any eggs. She deals with the hot flushes and irregular periods etc very well, it's the fact she will never have children that gets to her.

29 Jun 2007

im in my 40s and i thought i was going through the menopause but my doc said i wasnt.......... he changed some of my medication and that worked well biggrin

29 Jun 2007

Blo*dy hell.......
Glad I clicked this one.... lol

Poor buggers... I feel for all of you, oh and the girls your with.. :lol:
Mike

30 Jun 2007

Quote by varca
Ladies, if you are a bit all over the show like this, it is worth getting yourself checked out, as if it is PCOS it not only causes infertiity problems, it also means you are also high risk for heart problems too.

You are also at risk of diabetes type 2 as well rolleyes

30 Jun 2007

Hers,

I really do feel for you and apart from all the advice you have already been given by your doctor, I can only add that I found drinking loads and loads of water actually helped me. Not a clue why, but it certainly made me feel that bit easier.
I have had horrendous period problems as long as I can remember, everything from nothing for 6 months (didnt complain during that spell) to one every 2 weeks, and lately being treated for the anemia it was causing. I also had the mid monthly blues, with the boobs which felt like two watermelons stuck on my front and a belly which looked like I was 10 months pregnant.
Luckily for me, :shock: I have now got rid of the period problems (I had an hysterectomy 11 days ago, stiches out yesterday) but I still have my ovaires and this last day or so, I have been having the normal mid monthly problems ie sore boobs etc and have a yellow/purple swelly belly that makes me look 12 month pregnant (that is more due to the nice big cut accross the bottom of my belly) I know I will still have to go through the menopause at some stage and I am hoping (make that praying) it will be a smooth one for me.

30 Jun 2007

I have been tenitivly(sp) diagnosed with PCOS but until my hormone levels have completly returned to normal(I had a baby 3 months ago) they can not complete all the tests sad

so can not give me any treatment. im not even sure what the treatment may be but hoping they can sort it.

30 Jun 2007

Quote by lyns
I have been tenitivly(sp) diagnosed with PCOS but until my hormone levels have completly returned to normal(I had a baby 3 months ago) they can not complete all the tests so can not give me any treatment. im not even sure what the treatment may be but hoping they can sort it.

As far as I am aware, there is no treatment for PCOS confused

One of the best ways of finding out if you have PCOS is an internal scan to look at your ovaries. I see mine regularly, they are a right mess :lol2:
If you do want more information or details on a PCOS and a support website, drop me a pm :thumbup:

30 Jun 2007

Hers,

I really do feel for you and apart from all the advice you have already been given by your doctor, I can only add that I found drinking loads and loads ofwater actually helped me. Not a clue why, but it certainly made me feel that bit easier.
thought you were going to say drink more whiskey then rotflmao

I have had horrendous period problems as long as I can remember, everything from nothing for 6 months (didnt complain during that spell) to one every 2 weeks, and lately being treated for the anemia it was causing. I also had the mid monthly blues, with the boobs which felt like two watermelons stuck on my front and a belly which looked like I was 10 months pregnant.
Luckily for me, :shock: I have now got rid of the period problems (I had an hysterectomy 11 days ago, stiches out yesterday) but I still have my ovaires and this last day or so, I have been having the normal mid monthly problems ie sore boobs etc and have a yellow/purple swelly belly that makes me look 12 month pregnant (that is more due to the nice big cut accross the bottom of my belly) I know I will still have to go through the menopause at some stage and I am hoping (make that praying) it will be a smooth one for me.[/quote
I'm really pleased everything went well hun :kiss: Look after yourself, I'm sure Mr NWC is giving you plenty of TLC wink

If not let me know & I'll come over :wink:

30 Jun 2007

Quote by hisandhers
I'm really pleased everything went well hun Look after yourself, I'm sure Mr NWC is giving you plenty of TLC If not let me know & I'll come over :wink:

He is on crutches with a broken ankle, so we are 'lounging' around together :wink:
Hope things improve for you :kiss:

30 Jun 2007

Quote by Naughty Wigan Couple

I'm really pleased everything went well hun Look after yourself, I'm sure Mr NWC is giving you plenty of TLC If not let me know & I'll come over :wink:

He is on crutches with a broken ankle, so we are 'lounging' around together :wink:
Hope things improve for you :kiss:
bless I'll come & give you both some TLC passionkiss

oops :therethere: :wink:

30 Jun 2007

If anyone knows of any remidies to stop the bloating please pm me. :shock: I look six months pregnant at the min :cry:

30 Jun 2007

Quote by hisandhers
If anyone knows of any remidies to stop the bloating please pm me. :shock: I look six months pregnant at the min :cry:

All I can suggest hun is to reduce your intake of bread and sugar or try water tablets

30 Jun 2007

Quote by Sassy-Seren
If anyone knows of any remidies to stop the bloating please pm me. :shock: I look six months pregnant at the min :cry:

All I can suggest hun is to reduce your intake of bread and sugar or try water tablets
thanks hun kiss

:notes:
water tablets on my shopping list