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Perimenopause?

knittybynature — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:30:00 GMT

My doctor says I am too young. But at 38, I am experiencing mood swings, sleep problems, night sweats, and super icky heavy "times of the month." Sparing you the details... But when did you start?

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Lynneuk — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 01:12:33 GMT

I'm only just starting to have symptoms and I'm almost 52!

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Clover29 — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 01:27:45 GMT

I'm 53. I haven't had any symptoms other than no periods for the last three months. They just stopped dead, no spotting, nothing. No mood swings, no sweats. I feel great. Yesterday, a checkout guy called me "Miss" rather than "Ma'am", bless him.

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dansey — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:09:18 GMT

My doctor told me that Perimenopause can begin in one's 30's. Mine was in my 40's with full blown menopause at 50. You could get another opinion. I would if I were you.

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Marienkaefer2 — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:37:16 GMT

Everyone is different. I always had heavy and irregular periods until I was in my forties. Then, they became regular to the day...and not as heavy. But, I have always had mood swings, trouble sleeping off and on. What helps mitigate these things for me is adequate rest, exercise, good diet, and avoiding stress as much as possible.

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colliemom4 — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 05:25:19 GMT

I started menopause several years before I turned fifty, but the lady that does my hair was almost done with it in her early 40s. I agree with getting a second opinion.

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feline groovy — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:27:21 GMT

Perimenopause can start as young as 35, and continue for another 5 to 15 years before actual menopause sets in.

If that doctor isn't your gynecologist (specialist), please see one who is.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:08:25 GMT

You need to find another doctor. Perimenopause is the when our bodies begin to transition to menopause. Every woman is different but someone women do experience perimenopause in their mid and late 30's. Some women have a very long peri period, some a short one. We're all different. The perimenopausal period ends when you've gone 12 months without a period. You then in menopause.

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spookyghost — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:32:33 GMT

I'm 47 and I have night sweats and hot flashes. Not all the time but enough. And last month I had two periods! They were both full fledge periods that lasted a week. I have no problems going through menopause or perimenopause but why can't I miss a period instread of get an extra one?!

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IMW — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:28:27 GMT

My md also said too young until he saw my hormone levels. I was 37, had a very rough time of it. I finished at 46. Had flushes for maybe ten years after that. I used estrogen patch ( now frowned upon) for ten years. Also vitamin e helps with flushes, 800 iu Black cohosh Evening oil of primrose Estroven tablets. Good luck, there are many reasons for early peri menopause, there are many natural aids.