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Hormone Therapy
My mother was on hormone therapy; she had pretty severe menopause symptoms that really bothered her. And then she ended up with breast cancer. ...
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- Hi D., I am 63 and have been on HRT for many years. I recently have been tested and will be switching over to Bioidentical hormones. They are much safer. I too never h...
- Hey D., I am not in the same exact position as you, but I would say based on my personal experience. It seems like you don't really need it. Your not necessar...
- i'm not a dr., but i do work with energy balancing and herbs. i am 46 and my estrogen levels were toohigh and progesterone too low. i use progest for progesterone (it'...
Still at a Loss
If you fit the symptoms of pre-menopause you should call the OB/Gyn. If your annual visit is soon then talk to her/him then. If not call and talk to the ...
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- Hi E., First of all let me tell you that I "feel" your pain. I have had similiar issues in past years, but too many to discuss here - but I wanted to give you a sugge...
- You can be in the normal range, but it not be normal for you. Some doctors look at a small range right around the middle of the normal range. I can be within the nor...
- You do not mention if you saw the GP or OB/Gyn. If you fit the symptoms of pre-menopause you should call the OB/Gyn. If your annual visit is soon then talk to her/him...
Frequent Menstruation
Unfortunitely sounds like the beginnings of menopause, have you tried taking calcium .... Seeking Advice for Pre-menopause -- Are My Symptoms Typical? ...
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- Hi J. - I am experiencing the same thing you are. I have one child and am 46 and my periods are coming about every 20 to 21 days with all the usual symptoms. I am ve...
- Hi J., You may want to consider that your what is called Peri-Menopause which is the begining stages. I too was experience this and it was suggested that I try bio-i...
- are you stressed out about things? stress has a direct result on hormonal fluctuations. have you considered acupunture?
Ovarian Cyst Treatment --Lupron Depot
However, my doctor has said that the closer you are to natural menopause, the lesser the side effects. .... treatment symptoms · symptoms treatment ...
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- I heard Lupron has some bad side effect. One is it effect the brain conection for thinking and memorie and you don’t get that back. I don’t remember where I foun...
- I took Zoladex (which is very similar to Lupron - it shuts down the ovaries/estrogen production) for 5 years as part of a cancer treatment. The only side effects ...
- L. I am on Metformin for my ovarian cysts. I have also been put on BCP to help them, too
Thinking of Getting the IUD
I was given an IUD in conjunction with an estrogen patch for menopausal symptoms . It does take several weeks for your body to adjust to the IUD - at first I ...
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- Pills and hormones make me moody and unhappy, so i tried everything else. I think IUD is a great option if you adapt - but i tried and it hurt me a lot, so i had to ta...
- I am 31 w/ a 6 year old and a 2 year old & have had an IUD for about a year and I love it. I have the one called Mirena. Keep in mind this one has hormones & I haven't...
- Hi J., I read all the responses and since I seem to beat them all by timeframe, I thought I give you my 2 cents also. To quote what someone else said, " I love, lov...
Fibroids
First, I'm amazed that you're having any symptoms due to fibroids. Most women have them and rarely do they .... medical foundation · menopause symptoms ...
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- J. First of all you need to ask yourself if you finished having children. Once you have accepted that answer and can live with it. I strongly recommend a hysterec...
- If I were you I'd get a second opinion about treating the fybroids. I've had them myself for several years (I'm 53) and even though she has kept an eye on my fybroid ...
- I've recently discovered naturopathic doctors. Before having surgery, it might be worth your time to find one and see what other options you have (do a google search ...
Extremely Worn Out/tired During Period
Some women start experiencing pre-menopause symptoms from age 35 and up. I am one of those. I believe you were on the right track making lifestyle changes. ...
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- It sounds like you may be anemic. I would go in to see your OBGYN and s/he can probably recommend iron supplements. In the mean time, take care of yourself--if you n...
- Hi K., I suffer the same kind of fatigue. It was worse before I had my partial hysterectomy. I had my blood checked for iron deficiency since that is common when there...
- If you try iron pills, make sure it is ferrous sulfate. Couple that with fiber-rich foods and lots of water. ;-)
Fertility Questions!!!!
Doctors fight testing young women for this, but if she's having additional menopause symptoms, she should demand they at least check her for it. ...
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- Since I have PCOS that's the first theing that popped into my head. I've had 5 pregnancies and three births. The other two were miscarriages. Long stints of no cycl...
- Hi H., I agree with Mimi... There has to be a reason her body is not working correctly! I would advice the detox of her home, diet and body. Tell her to see a chirop...
- Does she have any medical/female problems such as PCOS or endometriosis? I, too, would either not bleed or not stop(for months), but never ovulated. I can give you lot...
Anyone Had a Hysterectomy Due to Scar Tissue?
I take a daily estrogen tablet and have not had any menopause symptoms.....for me, this was definitely the right answer! Good Luck! Helpful? ...
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- My mom had something similar. My brother was a c-section and then she had an eptopic pregnancy and was cut open in the same place, and then a hystorectomy for which s...
- I'm 48 and just had a complete hysterectomy in April using the DaVinci Robotics Technique. I have had endometriosis for 20 years, ovarian cysts, and 11 uterine fibroi...
- If the scar tissue and adhesions are due to endometriosis, get a second opinion. I suffer from stage IV endo and have tried to look into many different options to con...
What Are the Possibilities?
She's 67 and menopause went by when she was 54. WHat is this? ... If there are more symptoms than that, I would encourage HER to talk with a doctor, ...
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- Although I hope it's not the case here, loss of inihibitions (saying/doing inappropriate things) were the first signs of Alzheimers for several of my family members. ...
- S., I think behavior like that can be indicative of dementia, maybe even Alzheimer's. How is her memory? Is she acting obsessed with anything (the mail, cleaning, t...
- If 40 years of being a doormat is the cause, it means that she has been sad all along, and angry, and now it's escalating. There may or may not be medical factors inv...
