Yeah, I know that it is about to get even worse, but fml at 45 things are getting crazy. My hormones are so out of whack that I'll cry at a video of a puppy being cute.
I'm even getting emotional about writing this post. I guess I just need some kind of comfort and release because Things are crazy.
17 Comments
PMmeTrebuchets@lemmy.zip · 16 pts · 133d
Might want to look into HRT / HT. It's worth discussing with your doctor, genuinely. It can help you with your transition to menopause by basically helping keep your hormones at a more stable level so you're not feeling like your on a rollercoaster ride of bullshit.
dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 11 pts · 133d
you can also just avoid menopause entirely and take sufficient HRT to keep the body functioning properly
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 132d
dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 12 pts · 133d
Any thought about getting on HRT? Personally I just don't think it's reasonable to "tough" it out anymore without sex hormones - that's crazy talk, tbh.
Filetternavn@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 13 pts · 133d
I 100% agree. HRT has been used with perimenopausal and menopausal women for a long time now. It's very safe, has some great upsides, and quite frankly, I would never want to deal with menopause.
dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 10 pts · 133d
Like, living without sufficient sex hormones increases risk of heart attacks, risks breaking bones, it makes it hard to sleep, you get hot flashes and mood issues, like - no thanks. Just because the body is giving up on being alive doesn't mean we have to choose that, any more than when a diabetic finds their body isn't producing insulin anymore - just take the hormones and live a healthier and happier life, lol
Especially these days, now that we have bioidentical estrogen and it's not all just Premarin and synthetics - you're right it's much safer and I don't really see any downside (I think there is an increased risk of breast cancer, because that's just associated with estrogen in general).
Filetternavn@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 133d
Yeah, exactly!
night_petal@piefed.social · 4 pts · 133d
That would be great. I am broke, though. I am eating beans and rice, so seeing a Dr. is out of the question unfortunately =/
dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 133d
the way I tend to look at it is that you can't afford not to prioritize your health - if due to low estrogen you aren't able to sleep and function at a job, or god forbid you break a bone due to not having enough estrogen ...
it's a bad time right now in the US, but usually Planned Parenthood would have a sliding scale option for people who can't afford healthcare and don't have insurance
I would pursue whatever avenues available to you that might lead to getting the healthcare you need; I understand if you can't afford it right now, but then I would be making a plan that will help you get the healthcare you need.
prettybunnys@piefed.social · 8 pts · 133d
Sometimesoften times supporting people when they tell you about their troubles is and why they have them is better then countering with what they ought to do.dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 133d
you are absolutely right
dkppunk@piefed.social · 7 pts · 133d
I’m 42 and in the beginning stages of perimenopause now and I have a friend who is 10 years older than me who has been in perimenopause for a few years now. We chat about it a lot with another friend who is younger, but she still wants to be informed. None of our mothers ever talked about perimenopause or menopause, they just suffered in silence and we are trying to change that.
The emotional swings are no fucking joke! I’m not one who gets upset at much, but my anger and rage gets pretty crazy when my cycle is about to start. This is new for me and one of the signs I’m getting into perimenopause because I am not a person who rages at minor issues. Thankfully, I can recognize it and I control my reactions most of the time.
I don’t hear it talked about often, but vertigo is also a symptom. My vertigo episodes aren’t frequent and usually only during specific activities, so it’s not a big issue at this time. I typically get vertigo when I park my car on a slight incline; when the car settles into park, it feels like the entire car is rolling away and I have to sit and stare at a fixed point until it passes. Thankfully, it only lasts a few seconds but it is noticeable.
I recommend looking into a few books that you may be able to pick up at your library.
sneakypersimmon@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 132d
dkppunk@piefed.social · 3 pts · 132d
It’s quite possible! Mine have not been severe thankfully, but I know what triggers it so I can be prepared.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 133d
Forgive me the question, but what's the difference between perimenopause and menopause?
alternategait@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 133d
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 133d
Ah TIL! That makes sense, I don't have that quite yet. Do get the cramps though, but a good water bottle and chocolate helps often (for me at least).
Are the periods then sometimes worse, or lighter?
dkppunk@piefed.social · 6 pts · 133d
Perimenopause can change the timing, amount, and severity of your menstrual cycle, often making them worse, but not always. You may also notice changes in PMS symptoms, they usually are worse as well, but not always.
night_petal@piefed.social · 4 pts · 133d
It's a phase before actual menopause. It's kind of your body transitioning into menopause.
RestlessNotions@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 133d
I'm going to sound like an absolute shill, but through a lot of experimenting with the typical otc perimenopause/hot flash pills, they just don't work. What worked for me is traditional Chinese Medicine Geng Nian An Pian and a wild yam cream. My hot flashes were out of control, like 20 times an hour, just constantly rolling. And all the other symptoms. It was the end of the world and I was losing my mind. After a month, I felt like a normal person again. It's been 3 months since I last had a hot flash.