Probably finally in menopause! Questions-
I hope this gets seen as it looks like people don't post on here as frequently, but I figured I would try first.
I think I am finally in menopause. Its been over 3 months since I had a period. I had a series of symptoms, issues that I have posted about that all seem resolved. I know I have a full year be sure I can know that I will not get my period again, but it seems likely that I won't.
I am actually thrilled both to be done with my period, and all the figuring out if symptoms were peri/menopause or something worse.
-I still don't have an ob/gyn or even a primary care doctor I feel great about in terms of how to take care of myself (I have tried believe me, and do have a primary care dr, I just havent found her that helpful around things like this), so I have the following questions
--Anyone know the best way to take calcium and how much? I know ideally I would have started earlier, but I did not, in part because I had a kidney stone in the past and was freaked out about adding calcium.
--I think heart attack risk increases with menopause? I have a strong history of heart disease at a young age in my family, so just want to make sure i do everything preventatively that I can. My cholesterol and triglycerides to run high, although with a very good diet I keep them just below needing meds.
--Anything else recommended? I know this is a normal part of a woman's development, and am not trying to pathologize it--just trying to take care of myself!
I do take vitamins B,C,D, and E. I also take 2tbs of flaxseed/day.
Thanks for any help!
lucky single mom to 20 yr old dd and 17 yr old ds through 2 very different adoption routes