Peri questions-PA says no way - Menopause Message Board

whitsmom · 09-24-2007, 10:54 AM

I am 46 and have noticed over the last year, or so, that my periods are becoming less predictable & I have had hot flashes. I have dull headaches a bit more often than usual, but they're not debilitating. I also have stomach issues off and on; bloating, feeling full after eating on occasion, cramps, gas, as well as some pelvic pain between periods-nothing major, just dull achy cramps. All of the stomach issues seem to act up for a week or two then disappear for a month or more. I have had IBS for 25 years, so I suppose that's what is flaring.

I talked to my PA about it and she told me in no uncertain terms that I am too young to have any peri symptoms and that menopause is highly overrated. Am I wrong to question her in this area when I know that the symptoms I am having could very well be peri-related? I'm just not sure I accept that she is right in this instance.

MmeLeota · 09-24-2007, 11:50 AM

I was your age when I started. I was Peri-meno for 7 years and now 3 years Post-menopausal. I had all the symptoms you wrote about.

gtts4u · 09-24-2007, 12:36 PM

My dr's kept telling me there was no way too! Finally, at age 39, I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure or early menopause. All my hormones tested post menapausal.
Ask your dr. to check Estrogen, FSH and LH on day 3 of your cycle. Also thyroid levels too as they can mimick symptoms of menapause.
Good luck~

cjammom · 09-24-2007, 12:41 PM

Hi whitsmom..I cant believe that another women would say that about menopause.

I talked to my PA about it and she told me in no uncertain terms that I am too young to have any peri symptoms and that menopause is highly overrated.

Ive been through menopause..twice actually..once chemo induced and then again after I had my hysterectomy..symtoms of menopause highly overrated!! I think not!! I bet your PA hasnt gone through menopause yet, or if she is or has, she must have taken something for the side effects..either that or shes one very lucky lady!!

I have found that exercise has really helped me..I have the sweats, and the mood swings alot more when I miss a day at the gym..

I hope you can get some relief soon,
hugs,
cj.

marian100 · 09-24-2007, 08:53 PM

I am about to turn 53 and am in year 8 of peri. If I can make it to January without a period then I will be officially in menopause... So you are not to young. Godbless