What in the world is wrong with me? - Menopause Message Board

CEsth · 09-08-2009, 08:46 AM

I am 49 yrs old. Have led a relativel healthy lifestyle. Wonderful husband, beautiful children and grandchildren. But lately, something has changed. I have:

1) hairy face, chin, upper lip
2) thinner hair
3) night sweats
4) irregular periods
5) bloated feeling
6) gassy sometimes
7) want no noise around
8) 4 neg HPTs
9) trouble sleeping
10) miserable

I am going to the doctor today to make sure that I am not preggers! Was told I was peri back in April '09, but have had symptoms since age 44. These symptoms have been gradually getting worse. Just thought it had something to do with Mother passing away 5 yrs. ago, but I don't think so. All I can say now is, Hmmmmmm!

Titchou · 09-08-2009, 09:26 AM

Welcome to the change! Ask about birth control pills or HRT....

CEsth · 09-08-2009, 09:46 AM

What is HRT?

Titchou · 09-08-2009, 10:37 AM

hormone replacement therapy....

CEsth · 09-08-2009, 03:45 PM

Ok, the verdit is in. Not preggers, in full throw of perimenapause. Dr. gave meds to help with sleeplessness and blood worth to check hormones. Followup in 30 days. All I can say is 'HAPPY DANCE', not preggers! I'll go on to Step 2 (whatever that is) and live my life best I can. Will pick up b6, b-complex, saw palmetto (?) to try and tame this beast.