Is this a symptom? - Menopause Message Board

mursy · 12-08-2005, 11:42 AM

Hi Guys,

I think I may be going through peri-menopause but I do not have any other symptoms but I got my monthly monster today and just got over it 3 weeks ago and prior to that had it 2 1/2 weeks before. I'm 47. Is this a sign or maybe it may be something worse?

Thanks

kittenlover · 12-08-2005, 01:54 PM

Irregular periods are almost always hormonally influenced, as far as I've read....not always, but almost. At 47, you are in a classic time frame for peri.

My gyn wanted to put me on BC pills to regulate my period. I am, at this point, just deciding to see what nature does to me

(I'm 48)

mursy · 12-08-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kittenlover

Irregular periods are almost always hormonally influenced, as far as I've read....not always, but almost. At 47, you are in a classic time frame for peri.

My gyn wanted to put me on BC pills to regulate my period. I am, at this point, just deciding to see what nature does to me

(I'm 48)

I refuse to take any hormones..I eat totally organic so that is not in my vocabulary..So I'm in the same boat as you seeing what nature does..thanks

kittenlover · 12-08-2005, 02:27 PM

I hope I didn't come across as totally against meds. For me, the flux in my cycle is manageable so I am opting to wait. My night sweats are minimal and no hot flashes ...yet.
I've had friends who are having a VERY rough time of it. For those, I say meds short term may keep sanity and health. If my stuff gets bad, I may go that route...HRT doesn't have to be forever

If you don't mind your periods as they are and have no other symptoms, waiting is most certainly an option. As all of us here know...it's just a matter of time before everything with our bodies changes again, LOL.

Best to you.

mursy · 12-09-2005, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kittenlover

I hope I didn't come across as totally against meds. For me, the flux in my cycle is manageable so I am opting to wait. My night sweats are minimal and no hot flashes ...yet.
I've had friends who are having a VERY rough time of it. For those, I say meds short term may keep sanity and health. If my stuff gets bad, I may go that route...HRT doesn't have to be forever

If you don't mind your periods as they are and have no other symptoms, waiting is most certainly an option. As all of us here know...it's just a matter of time before everything with our bodies changes again, LOL.

Best to you.

Hey we all have to do what's best for ourselves. I'm hoping and praying I will not need any meds and I will try all other alternatives before I say yes to any. I excercise alot so I'm hoping all that good stuff helps in this transition. Right now I can handle the heavy flow not really any cramps so I'm good for now..Thanks for the reply