What syptoms are premenopause and what age can I have them? - Menopause Message Board

petunia44 · 01-16-2008, 08:50 PM

What syptoms are premenopause and what age can I have them?

liverpool sue · 01-17-2008, 12:55 AM

hello. there are 35 symptoms of menopause/perimenopause, the most well known are hot flashes, and periods which come and go, heavier or lighter, and then stop. but for a lot of women they are the easiest to deal with, it's all the others which cause such problems. there's anxiety, sleep disturbance, dreadful pms (which for many is the first sign of peri), stomach issues, loss of confidence, loss of libido, worry about you health, thoughts of doom and gloom, etc., etc. if you do a little research you will find them all.
you can have them from any age really, as some ladies have an early menopause, but i would guess that it's mainly from 40-45 onwards. if you've any specific questions about something you're suffering from, ask away, someone here will have an answer for you. good luck.

albrght65 · 01-25-2008, 07:04 AM

i am 42 and have recently started having "hot flashes" and my period is late. normally it comes monthly and causes havok for 7 days. my sleep has always been eratic but seems to be getting worse. i work and am on my feet a great deal which i attributed my aches and pains to. i have 4 children, the youngest of which is 3. could this be perimenopause?

I C Hot · 01-25-2008, 08:13 AM

Sure these sound like some of the perimenopause things that come up. But the list is long. I started taking fish, flax, and borage pills a couple years ago when my anxiety and panic attacks hit me and it has really helped with those but also with my sleeping. I recommend them along with good multi vitamins.
Julie