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    Default Anyone perimenopause / menopause???

    I have been going through perimenopause for at least a year now. Have had some unpleasant symptoms off and on that are now getting worse.
    The hot flashes and night sweats are miserable. I have always had migraines, but now they are worse and daily.
    I am curious if anyone else is going through this. If so, how are you managing your symptoms?

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    `I almost wish I was showing signs. I'm 48 and have intermittent heavy periods but have all my life Everything is still coming on schedule. My mom was in her mid 50's as was her mother. So yeah for me < insert sarcasm>
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    I occasionally get warm and this past winter I had to sleep with a window cracked open because I was getting overheated at night. I have a mirena so I don't get a period. What I am struggling with is weight gain in the middle that I've never had before and even though I don't eat too badly and walk at least 2 miles daily I can't seem to shed it. I'm imagining all of this is perimenopause. As far as managing, I try to make sure I'm as cool as possible at night. It's pretty frigid with AC going this summer. For the weight, I'm just trying to keep moving and eating healthy without knocking myself out too much. I have more important things to focus on in life. Would I LOVE to shed these 15 lbs? Yes! But I don't think I look awful and if I need to accept this new me I'm OK with it as long as the lbs do not continue to creep up!
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    I'm 48, periods have been varied for the past year, often coming every 60 days, but not predictable. No other signs, and libido has been insanely high...so opposite to the norm, but that may be due to the cute new boyfriend lol...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pinkmomagain View Post
    . What I am struggling with is weight gain in the middle that I've never had before and even though I don't eat too badly and walk at least 2 miles daily I can't seem to shed it. I'm imagining all of this is perimenopause. As far as managing, I try to make sure I'm as cool as possible at night. It's pretty frigid with AC going this summer. For the weight, I'm just trying to keep moving and eating healthy without knocking myself out too much. I have more important things to focus on in life. Would I LOVE to shed these 15 lbs? Yes! But I don't think I look awful and if I need to accept this new me I'm OK with it as long as the lbs do not continue to creep up!
    I recently started to see a dietician at our hospital who is a weight-loss specialist. She told me that every 10 years, starting in our 40's or right around perimenopause, we will notice a significant slowing of our metabolism. Since our hormones are changing and our bodies are no longer preparing for baby-producing, our body no longer puts extra weight on our hips and breast. Instead any extra weight goes around our middle. She said she frequently has clients come in complaining about the spare tire around their waist. She said it's because of the slowing of the metabolism and hormone changes of perimenopause. She said the weight can be lost by reducing calories and increasing activity.

    OP, I am certain I started to see the beginning of perimenopause when I was 38yo. My doctor said it wasn't but I know it was. I'm 43 now. My periods started increasing in duration, frequency, and amount. I was losing a lot of blood. After 2 years of it, I became anemic. Thanks to trial and error and the smart ladies here I found an iron supplement and vitamin combination that didn't constipated me terribly. So at least that is under control. I put on at least 15 pounds in the last 5 years and my dietician is helping lose that ( I lost 9lbs in 6 weeks last spring! I regained it over summer vacation but I'm dieting again and I know I can lose it). I have noticed that my body doesn't regulate my temperature as accurately as it used to so I've always got a lightweight sweater with me. Our bedroom floor is very cold for sleeping but finally DH are on the same page about that! He always loved sleeping in the cold. I've also noticed my allergies have gotten exponentially worse since my late 30's. I really think it has something to do with hormones. Finally, I've noticed that despite staying well hydrated my skin, nails and hair are always dry. I exfoliate and use lotions and oils but my skin still looks dry and flaky.

    My mom passed away when I was 34 and she never talked about menopause much. I wish she had. Or, if she did talk about it, I never listened. . I wish society in general prepared us for it better.
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    The timing on this is perfect, I just was thinking about this! I am almost 42 and have noticed the last few years my periods are getting closer together, like every 24-25 days and lighter. Good and bad...my biggest issue is my mood before my period comes. I know exercise would help a ton, it is just so hot here now so my motivation to is zero....

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    I think I might be. I've been having irregular periods for four months. My norm is 21 days but I had some 12 day cycles, then some weird light period, spotting.. Just nuts! The last couple of cycles have been 21 days, but I had spotting in the middle. It might be related to a medicine I'm taking- I had stopped it for a week and restarted- but then again it should have settled sooner, I think. I had an U/s that found a bunch of tiny fibroids and simple cyst on both ovaries, but the doc said everything looks good and that's not the reason for the irregularity. She wants to discuss options to regulate or stop it, like birth control pills or ablation! I think I'll wait for a couple more months and see what happens as it's more of a nuisance. My thyroid is fine.
    I think it might be perimenopause but let's see what she says. Will she do a hormone test to see? I'm not sure of the process- I guess this is a whole new territory!
    i do have iron deficiency anemia, which is not surprising considering I've been having 21 day cycles for a few years. Slow release iron has helped a lot. I have to admit the thought of an ablation is so appealing, but not sure if it's worth the risk. I need to look into that.
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    There is actually a book on Perimenopause--i got it a couple of years ago on Amazon. I have been a heater at night for the past several years, plus weird anxiety spells, and other stuff. I have had an IUD since DD was born (so 10 years now) and I am now 50. Still not in menopause. I did not want to have periods (mine were always awful) and the doctor would not put me on the pill, so I have another Mirena. the good news is that if you go into menopause later, supposedly your symptoms are less or shorter lived or something. I sure as heck hope so.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBaxter View Post
    `I almost wish I was showing signs. I'm 48 and have intermittent heavy periods but have all my life Everything is still coming on schedule. My mom was in her mid 50's as was her mother. So yeah for me < insert sarcasm>
    I think this is going to be me too. Great. I can't even use mum as a guide as she had a hysterectomy at my age due to fibroids.

    I'm on the pill and wanting to go off it, but I could still get pregnant, chances are less as 42, but Dr. said it can still happen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by niccig View Post
    I think this is going to be me too. Great. I can't even use mum as a guide as she had a hysterectomy at my age due to fibroids.

    I'm on the pill and wanting to go off it, but I could still get pregnant, chances are less as 42, but Dr. said it can still happen.
    yeah considering I had Jack at 41 stay on them!
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