can someone tell me what alot of if not all the symptoms of perimenopause is?
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WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE?\n\nPerimenopause, or pre-menopause is a transitional stage of two to ten years before complete cessation of the menstrual period. Its average duration is six years, and can appear in women from 35 to 50 years of age. This has not been a stage of women's lives much talked about, and a woman can find herself experiencing puzzling changes, and not know why. What is actually going on is a gradual decrease of estrogen. The manifestations of perimenopause can vary. Here are some of the most commonly reported ones:\n\nHOME\n \n\nSIGNS OF PERIMENOPAUSE\n\nThe following are symptoms women have reported. This information is not intended as a substitute for talking with your health professional.\n\nMenstrual cycles become shorter, longer, or unpredictable\n\nFlow becomes heavier or lighter\n\nLow blood sugar\n\nFatigue several days before menstruation\n\nWeight gain\n\nDecreased sex drive\n\nHeadaches - from mild to migraines with aura and visual distortions\n\nDry and/or itchy vulva, clitoris\n\nIncreased incidence of yeast infections
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Menopause is different for every woman. It depends on several things whether you go through an early one; family history, if you have had any female surgery (hysterectomy, ovarian cysts, etc.), if you are on medication that interfers with your hormones.\n\nYou should have a complete physical, with blood work, urine, etc. to see if there are any other problems.  Hot flashes could be also due to a thyroid condition, adrenal glad dysfunction, too much caffiene, etc., etc.
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How old are you?  If you are under 40 it is could be peri-menopause, but really, I would go to another doctor for a second opinion.
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A selection of reliable brochures on ALL relevant aspects of Menopause can be downloaded HERE\n\nhttp://health.nih.gov/result.asp?disease_id=434\n\nBest wishes!
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this is one symptom of PMS, it is beacuse of hormonal changes in the body, not all gorls get it but most get some symptoms of PMS.
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You don't have to be miserable and suffer with the symptoms!\n\nThere are TWO versions of Hormone Replacement Therapy:\n1. The synthetic version that all doctors are prescribing for women. This is killing us, and I refuse to take any part in it!\n2. NATURAL (or bio-identical) HRT.\n\nA NATURAL progesterone cream will help you handle all the nasties of menopause: hot flashes, night sweats, dryness, depression, weight gain...\n\nAt this stage, your ovaries are closing up shop. \nThis is where the majority of your progesterone production takes place. As soon as you no longer ovulate, you no longer produce progesterone.\n\nALL post-menopausal women are progesterone deficient. NOT all are estrogen deficient. About 2/3's of women have enough estrogen stored in their fat cells to last them well into their 80's! Your body does not, however, store progesterone. \n\nMenopausal symptoms rear their ugly head because we no longer have enough progesterone to balance out our estrogen.  When you supplement with natural progesterone, which is identical to what your body used to produce, you will see amazing results. I have seen literally hundreds of women get their life back.\n\nDO NOT accept the synthetic HRT treatment from your doctor!!!
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It vary's but you can start having symptoms as early as 35, it's called peri-menopause.  The first symptoms are usually periods that stop and start or don't come when they should or aren't as heavy as usual.  Hormone levels go up and down so crankiness and being upset sometimes comes with it.  There are other signs too. It would be good if you put menopause in yahoo search and looked at the web sites it calls up.  There is soooo much info about menopause and the effects of it.
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I am with lady bug! When you pass menopause you do loose many of your sexual tools. Get checked out and ask your Dr. about hormone cream for that problem!
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During a 'total' hysterectomy you will have lost the ability to produce estrogen and progesteron, and it the natural dimishing of these hormones that control menopause.\n\nYou should consult with your doctor. The mood swings may be indicative of something else, possibly clinical depression, but hopefully something mild and treatable.\n\nIf it turns out that you are entering menopause, it's possible that the contraceptive pill may help with your symptoms, HRT may also prove useful.\n\nGood luck!
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I am 43 years old, and I used to lose at least 1 day a month from work because of sever PMS... Not to mention, I made my whole family's life a living HELL!  Not only was I suffering from PMS, but I am also pre-menopausal as well!  Hot flashes, you name it!  I was introduced to an all natural wellness system by a friend of mine, and since I have been using it, the PMS and Hot Flashes are COMPLETELY GONE!\n\nContact me for more information\n\nTina Hodges\nVisaluslhp@yahoo.com
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I am not going to try to guess as you do need to see a doctor but it could be anything from peri menopause to something more complicated like mulitple sclerois or anything else.
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Signs and symptoms\nEvery woman experiences menopause differently. Even the age at which menopause begins may be unique to you. Some women reach menopause in their 30s or 40s, and some not until their 60s, but menopause most often occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.\n\nYour signs and symptoms also are likely to be very individual. You may breeze through menopause with few signs and symptoms. Or you may experience a number of physical and emotional changes, including:\n\nIrregular periods. Your menstrual periods may stop suddenly, or gradually get lighter or heavier and then stop. The unpredictability of your periods may be your first clue that menopause is approaching. \nDecreased fertility. When ovulation begins to fluctuate, you're less likely to become pregnant. Until you haven't had a period for a year, however, pregnancy is still possible. \nVaginal and urinary changes. As your estrogen level declines, the tissues lining your vagina and urethra — the opening to your bladder — become drier, thinner and less elastic. With decreased lubrication you may experience burning or itching, along with increased risk of infections of your urinary tract or vagina. These changes may make sexual intercourse uncomfortable or even painful. You may feel the need to urinate more frequently or more urgently, and you may experience urinary incontinence. \nHot flashes. As your estrogen level drops, your blood vessels may expand rapidly, causing your skin temperature to rise. This can lead to a feeling of warmth that moves upward from your chest to your shoulders, neck and head. You may sweat, and as the sweat evaporates from your skin, you may feel chilled, weak and slightly faint. Your face might look flushed, and red blotches may appear on your chest, neck and arms. Most hot flashes last from 30 seconds to several minutes, although they can last much longer. The frequency, as well as the duration, of hot flashes varies from person to person. You may have them once every hour or only occasionally. They can occur any time during the day or night. They may be a part of your life for a year or more, or you may never have them. \nSleep disturbances and night sweats. Night sweats are often a consequence of hot flashes. You may awaken from a sound sleep with soaking night sweats followed by chills. You may have difficulty falling back to sleep or achieving a deep, restful sleep. Lack of sleep may affect your mood and overall health. \nChanges in appearance. Many women gain a modest amount of weight — about 5 pounds on average — during the menopausal transition. The fat that once was concentrated in your hips and thighs may settle above your waist and in your abdomen. You may notice a loss of fullness in your breasts, thinning hair and wrinkles in your skin. If you previously experienced adult acne, it may become worse. Although your estrogen level drops, your body continues to produce small amounts of the male hormone testosterone. As a result, you may develop coarse hair on your chin, upper lip, chest and abdomen. \nEmotional and cognitive changes. You may experience irritability, fatigue, decreased memory and diminished concentration as you approach menopause. These symptoms have sometimes been attributed to hormonal fluctuations. Yet other factors are more likely to contribute to these changes, including sleep deprivation and stressful life events — such as the illness or death of a parent, grown children leaving home or returning home, and retirement. \n\nComplications\nSeveral chronic medical conditions tend to appear after menopause. By becoming aware of the following conditions, you can take steps to help reduce your risk:\n\nCardiovascular disease. At the same time your estrogen levels decline, your risk of cardiovascular disease increases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women as well as in men. Yet you can do a great deal to reduce your risk of heart disease. These risk-reduction steps include stopping s
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I'm 44 and I bet you're going thru perimenopause because I sure am. See my PMS page and then my perimenopause page. You are not alone!!
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I believe you can actually start menopause as early as your late twenties, so at 43 its a definitely possibility.  Did you breastfeed?  That will delay your period.  But with the hot flashes it sounds like menopause.  Go to Amazon.com and look up books on the subject, check the reviews and read up on it.  Then talk to you GYN. My doctor has a link with some info see below.
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First take a deap breath.  Some meds can affect your period but the meds you described shouldn't. If you are near menopause your periods can be abnormal.  If you are really bothered by it call your doctor or just go bye your local health unit.  They can help answer your questions.
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Hello Suzanne, I am not female but I was in the medical field.  That being said let me get the disclaimer out of the way.  \nYou should always check with your Doctor.  OK that's done.\n\nYou may not have any symptoms at all for menopause and that could be perfectly normal for you.  Some ladies have it really tough with, Hot Flashes, Night sweats, serious Mood swings, cramping and more.  Then there are some ladies that go through it like it was nothing.  \n  You maybe one of those lucky women that have fewer symptoms.  Congrats!\n\nBut still best to error on the safe side and spin by your OB-GYN and saddle up for a check out.  An office visit is cheap compared to your peace of mind.\n\nTake care Love\nJerry\n\nPS I have a RATTIE named Truffle
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Exhaustion\nNo cycle\nTender breasts\nExtreme hunger\nNasuea\n\nThe symptoms vary in each person so it's hard to pin point any one symptom for each person.