Lord, Jesus--the HOT FLASHES!! The WEIRD PERIODS!! The MOOD SWINGS!! And I just read I might have ten years of this to go.

Help me. . .

I had to have a hysterectomy at age 32. So, I know what you mean with the hot flashes. I do take HRT, but I still get them. The glorious part is of course no more periods. No mood swings for me.

I remember when my mom was going through it. She was a total bitch for 10 years.

Hang in there! If you haven't already, read up on all the info you can find regarding this phase of your life.

All women (okay many women) know it's coming, but have no idea what to expect or do to deal with the symptoms.

I don't get hot flashes, for some reason. My younger sisters do, but I don't.

Of course, now that I've said that...

Nothinbutjoy said:

Thanks, guys. MORE magazine, the magazine for 40+ women, did a whole section of their latest issue on Perimenopause. I've got that bookmarked.

Isn't there something you can take?

NuPwr319 said:

Hey...when I was going through my stuff I found this great website. It's called...

hystersisters.com

Check it out. I think you'll like it.

I had edometriosis and it was pretty bad.

hokie said:

You hung there too?? That was the first website I found..and the one place that gave me tons of support.

MoniGram said:

Cool! Yes. I went there after I read about it in a magazine I think. It really is a great website. They have so much information and it helps you to not feel alone.

hokie said:

Yes I found that site..the day my Dr. gave me the news...so all those ladies were there before, when, and after I had my surgery. I would have gone nuts with out them.

Stymie said:

I'm not trying to get on the meds yet--it isn't really that bad. Yet.

wow...i mean i think women are the greatest thing on earth and all, but you guys are weird

and just a weee bit scary

NuPwr319 said:

No, I mean something natural.

NuPwr319 said:

wow.. I'm scared .. I hear about it and I really don't want to experience that..

From reading this thread and checking out the Hystersisters site I just want to say I wish you all the best of health...

For all of you...


respect!

RenHoek said:

Awwww you are a sweet one!

SirPsycho said:

That's what happens when you see true power

Stymie said:

I take Extra Strength Estroven and have had a very smooth experience.....it is herbal and over-the-counter.....I would try that before taking HRT....there are too many proven dangers....

cubic61052 said:

Actually, it depends on what kind of hormone therapy you use. There are very few risks associated with bio-identical hormones. But you need to see a doctor who specializes in them - and have access to a compounding pharmacy.

Mach said:

full moons make my girl's hormones go skitso...like a werewolf or somethin...it's kinda cool, but kinda freaky at same time...


and not the good kinda "erotic city" freaky...

the "pheremone- pistol to your nose while you masturbate" kinda freaky

RenHoek said:

THANK YOU!!

I would NEVER take HRT...it can really mess up your head & body. plus i have Endo...so no estrogen for me!~
i have been using progesterone cream for yrs..it helps a bit..also evening primrose caps for irritability/mood swings.

I am 49 & its getting worse..I mean the periods are longer & heavier & I am an emotional wreak~
sorry but you may be in for a long bumpy ride~~