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I am suffering of all the above described symptoms and a big itching inside my body
I wonder if it's allergy season driving me crazy this year or menopuase symptoms begenning since it's my firsts missed periods , I didn't have period for two months now
all these symptoms began a month ago and varies according to the days
Some days I feel better others miserable
It's more than one month now I am not recuperating my regular health


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replied April 21st, 2008
Menopause Answer A3951
Menopause is defined as a lack of menstruation for more than a year. So, you shouldn’t have menstruation (amenorrhea) for more than a year to confirm that you are in menopause. Before that final menorrhea, the cycle is usually irregular and is called pre-menopause. This means that you can’t be in menopause but only in pre-menopause. Your symptoms could be due to pre-menopause (fatigue, ear drumming, itching inside the body and body numbness) but other symptoms could be due to osteoporosis and arthritis (lower back pain and joint problem) or pharyngitis (sore throat).
You may want to consult your GP and your gynecologist for a precise diagnosis.



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