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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
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The one i wasnt expecting was the night sweats well id heard all about them but didnt realize just how bad they would be. I would wake up so wet it was like i was in the shower and the whole bed was sodden |
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I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help. |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help."
my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that
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"Is today. Ive come out the other side. Just  Be supportive to your women, men its not an easy time for us"
So there is another side, that's good to know. It is
a trying and troubling time for many of us.
It's good to hear of you coming out of it x
To anyone going through it
massive e hugs x |
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Another thing that happened to me was for about a year i had this weird feeling about me. I couldnt describe it it wasnt a sadness. Its over 20.years since i decided i know longer wanted kids but it was like here is my body telling you officially you can no longer reproduce like a feeling of resignition its hard as i cant really describe it |
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"The one i wasnt expecting was the night sweats well id heard all about them but didnt realize just how bad they would be. I would wake up so wet it was like i was in the shower and the whole bed was sodden"
I started them and went for the HRT, which made a massive difference.
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"The one i wasnt expecting was the night sweats well id heard all about them but didnt realize just how bad they would be. I would wake up so wet it was like i was in the shower and the whole bed was sodden
I started them and went for the HRT, which made a massive difference.
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They kept my coil in. God knows what they would of been like  |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help.my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that"
40 is young...it's good that she sailed through it. |
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"Why do they call it menopause when men dont get it"
men do get it. They get all the loveliness of waking up in a soaking wet bed and supporting their partner. Obviously this only aplys to men who have partners
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"Why do they call it menopause when men dont get itmen do get it. They get all the loveliness of waking up in a soaking wet bed and supporting their partner. Obviously this only aplys to men who have partners"
why does it make girls wee the bed thats rough
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"Another thing that happened to me was for about a year i had this weird feeling about me. I couldnt describe it it wasnt a sadness. Its over 20.years since i decided i know longer wanted kids but it was like here is my body telling you officially you can no longer reproduce like a feeling of resignition its hard as i cant really describe it"
The menopause is so deep, affecting many of us emotionally in different ways. |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help.my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that
40 is young...it's good that she sailed through it."
yes i thought because she was young i might be but i wasnt i was smack bang on average age |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help.my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that
40 is young...it's good that she sailed through it.yes i thought because she was young i might be but i wasnt i was smack bang on average age"
yes, they say that we follow our moms. I'm later than my mom was. |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help."
Yes..you are quite right. |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help.my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that
40 is young...it's good that she sailed through it.yes i thought because she was young i might be but i wasnt i was smack bang on average age
yes, they say that we follow our moms. I'm later than my mom was."
Whatever your mother went through you will follow a similar pattern |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help.my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that
40 is young...it's good that she sailed through it.yes i thought because she was young i might be but i wasnt i was smack bang on average age
yes, they say that we follow our moms. I'm later than my mom was.
Whatever your mother went through you will follow a similar pattern"
Mom had a hard time, she also had HRT for while |
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"I will just say that it isn't always awful for every woman. It's a rare woman who experiences no changes at all obviously but for some they're minor. Understanding, discussion and compromise with partners all help.my mum never experienced a single thing. Her periods just stopped dead when she was 40 and that was that
40 is young...it's good that she sailed through it.yes i thought because she was young i might be but i wasnt i was smack bang on average age
yes, they say that we follow our moms. I'm later than my mom was.
Whatever your mother went through you will follow a similar pattern"
there was 10 years difference between me and my mum |
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"Another thing that happened to me was for about a year i had this weird feeling about me. I couldnt describe it it wasnt a sadness. Its over 20.years since i decided i know longer wanted kids but it was like here is my body telling you officially you can no longer reproduce like a feeling of resignition its hard as i cant really describe it"
I know this is exactly how I'll feel when it does happen and I have kids. Think it's because I'd always have liked one more and my body will be saying no.
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More men need to know and understand the menopause. It's something that effects 51% of the population in the UK
In August there was the UK 's first menopause conference. Women came together to discuss menstruation, the menopause and the an condition suffered by so many women called Endometriosis .
It was organised by Fair Treatment for Woman in Wales . Men were invited , but to listen, As most men don't. It was a real eye opener, it's important we all know about these issues |
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"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
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I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help. |
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"I was in a medical menopause for 2.5 years until a total hysterectomy aged 42 in the spring. It’s not easy, but I have a great support network & work have launched a support group today too xx "
Thats really good that work have got involved
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"More men need to know and understand the menopause. It's something that effects 51% of the population in the UK
In August there was the UK 's first menopause conference. Women came together to discuss menstruation, the menopause and the an condition suffered by so many women called Endometriosis .
It was organised by Fair Treatment for Woman in Wales . Men were invited , but to listen, As most men don't. It was a real eye opener, it's important we all know about these issues "
Thanks for that taff and thanks for being one of the understanding guys |
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"I was in a medical menopause for 2.5 years until a total hysterectomy aged 42 in the spring. It’s not easy, but I have a great support network & work have launched a support group today too xx "
It's great if work is behind it. We spend enough time there that I think it's really needed. |
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"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help. "
Did you ever think of HRT?
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"ive been peri menopausal now nearly 2 years its driving me nuts x hot sweats mood swings loss of sex drive "
2 years is a looong time for any us to go through that. I don't know of the average time menopause takes. Hope your end is in sight xx |
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"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help.
Did you ever think of HRT?
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If it gets worse I would mainly to help with the mood swings,if it stays how it is now then no. I need to get back to exercise and eat less carbs I felt much better over the summer. |
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"More men need to know and understand the menopause. It's something that effects 51% of the population in the UK
In August there was the UK 's first menopause conference. Women came together to discuss menstruation, the menopause and the an condition suffered by so many women called Endometriosis .
It was organised by Fair Treatment for Woman in Wales . Men were invited , but to listen, As most men don't. It was a real eye opener, it's important we all know about these issues "
I didn't know that about the conference 
Knowledge is power, with it comes understanding. |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help. "
It’s the feeling of bleh, lack of motivation and just feeling weary. I thought perhaps it was my depression coming back but now i just think it’s my age and the peri menopause symptoms.
My mum sailed through hers fairly easy apart from being a bit snarly at my step-dad and getting the sweats, so i’m hoping i’ll be the same.
I might check out some suggested vitamins and/or natural supplements to try and pep me up.
My mum had breast cancer so didn’t have HRT and i’m not sure how I feel about it if/when I get to that stage. |
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"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help.
Did you ever think of HRT?
If it gets worse I would mainly to help with the mood swings,if it stays how it is now then no. I need to get back to exercise and eat less carbs I felt much better over the summer. "
That sounds like a plan.
I know I felt better for it when I worked out.
Hopefully it just gets easier for you x |
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"My mom went through it fairly easy and not too long. Mine isn’t too bad, but it’s been a while since I started and no end in sight x my main symptoms lasted 4 years"
2 years so far for me, and apparently I’ve still got eggs so nowhere near ready to end x |
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"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help.
It’s the feeling of bleh, lack of motivation and just feeling weary. I thought perhaps it was my depression coming back but now i just think it’s my age and the peri menopause symptoms.
My mum sailed through hers fairly easy apart from being a bit snarly at my step-dad and getting the sweats, so i’m hoping i’ll be the same.
I might check out some suggested vitamins and/or natural supplements to try and pep me up.
My mum had breast cancer so didn’t have HRT and i’m not sure how I feel about it if/when I get to that stage."
Breast cancer and hrt definately don't mix. I had a lump recently, I was lucky it nothing but the doc stopped the hrt immediately.
There are alternatives to hrt, I heard about a magnetic bracelet, That was meant to be really good. |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
"Peri menopausal. My periods are not as regular and i’ve skipped two periods this year so far. Sleep is not so great either.
Sensitive and dry facial skin. Bloated. Even more moody than normal...
I've not had a period since April which is great,I've still felt like I was going to the last couple of months but nothing has arrived. The hot sweats have gone up,I haven't exercised for a while and my diet isn't great either too much comfort food,all that doesn't help.
It’s the feeling of bleh, lack of motivation and just feeling weary. I thought perhaps it was my depression coming back but now i just think it’s my age and the peri menopause symptoms.
My mum sailed through hers fairly easy apart from being a bit snarly at my step-dad and getting the sweats, so i’m hoping i’ll be the same.
I might check out some suggested vitamins and/or natural supplements to try and pep me up.
My mum had breast cancer so didn’t have HRT and i’m not sure how I feel about it if/when I get to that stage.
Breast cancer and hrt definately don't mix. I had a lump recently, I was lucky it nothing but the doc stopped the hrt immediately.
There are alternatives to hrt, I heard about a magnetic bracelet, That was meant to be really good. "
Oh I’ll have to look into that, thanks! |
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"I was in a medical menopause for 2.5 years until a total hysterectomy aged 42 in the spring. It’s not easy, but I have a great support network & work have launched a support group today too xx Thats really good that work have got involved"
It is! But 60% of the workforce are women aged over 40 so it’s in their best interests. I’m really lucky in that my line manager is supportive - not sure how much of that through my education or through fear & that 70% of his staff are menopausal or peri  |
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"More men need to know and understand the menopause. It's something that effects 51% of the population in the UK
In August there was the UK 's first menopause conference. Women came together to discuss menstruation, the menopause and the an condition suffered by so many women called Endometriosis .
It was organised by Fair Treatment for Woman in Wales . Men were invited , but to listen, As most men don't. It was a real eye opener, it's important we all know about these issues "
Men also suffer their own changes in hormones around the same time xx |
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"More men need to know and understand the menopause. It's something that effects 51% of the population in the UK
In August there was the UK 's first menopause conference. Women came together to discuss menstruation, the menopause and the an condition suffered by so many women called Endometriosis .
It was organised by Fair Treatment for Woman in Wales . Men were invited , but to listen, As most men don't. It was a real eye opener, it's important we all know about these issues
Men also suffer their own changes in hormones around the same time xx"
Mid life crisis |
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"More men need to know and understand the menopause. It's something that effects 51% of the population in the UK
In August there was the UK 's first menopause conference. Women came together to discuss menstruation, the menopause and the an condition suffered by so many women called Endometriosis .
It was organised by Fair Treatment for Woman in Wales . Men were invited , but to listen, As most men don't. It was a real eye opener, it's important we all know about these issues
Men also suffer their own changes in hormones around the same time xx
Mid life crisis "
Drop in testosterone |
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Lets begin with a little correction.
Perimenopause = going through the process of transitioning from being fertile to...
Menopause = starts following a gap of one year since cessation of last period. Continues until death. |
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"Damn it I forgot to get my Mum a card. It's British Sausage week at the end of the month too, so many special occasions it's hard to keep track."
We did a gay wedding reception at work on world salami day...
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"Lets begin with a little correction.
Perimenopause = going through the process of transitioning from being fertile to...
Menopause = starts following a gap of one year since cessation of last period. Continues until death."
Oh ok..it's good to know that. |
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"Not started yet bith dreading it and looking forward to it at the same time
Nothing at all to look forward to believe me..except finally when the periods end after about 3 years "
Whilst you’re still having regular periods you are neither perimenopausal or menopausal.
Menopause starts following a year from your last period. |
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"Not started yet bith dreading it and looking forward to it at the same time
Nothing at all to look forward to believe me..except finally when the periods end after about 3 years
Whilst you’re still having regular periods you are neither perimenopausal or menopausal.
Menopause starts following a year from your last period. "
I'm having regular periods and have been on hrt for about 8 months. Not sure if I'd still have them if i stopped the hrt |
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"Not started yet bith dreading it and looking forward to it at the same time
Nothing at all to look forward to believe me..except finally when the periods end after about 3 years
Whilst you’re still having regular periods you are neither perimenopausal or menopausal.
Menopause starts following a year from your last period.
I'm having regular periods and have been on hrt for about 8 months. Not sure if I'd still have them if i stopped the hrt "
You are correct. Taking HRT delays the continuation of perimenopause. When you stop taking HRT, you’ll go through it then. |
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