Perimenopause

Hey juju, I just found out i'm perimenopause. The weird thing is i'm only 16! Do you know anything about cases like mine?

My doctor told me I am starting perimenopause but some of thing that are happening you think you are going crazy. I would like to here from any who feels the same way

If you all dont mind, how old are you? How does one know if this is what it is. I am39, my periods started when I was 9. Does this mean I will go through it earlier? I dont have a diagnosis but I have many of the symptoms.

If you all dont mind, how old are you? How does one know if this is what it is. I am39, my periods started when I was 9. Does this mean I will go through it earlier? I dont have a diagnosis but I have many of the symptoms.

Oh I am wanting to talk to anyone also about perimenopause. My dr says no, I am too young (i am 35) but I started my period when I was 11, and I have had seven children (i have heard that the more children you have, the more likely you are to begin menapause early). My symptoms are: thinning hair (always had thick hair, now its not thin, but less than thick), itchy arm pits (i have always used secret deoderant and no itchies until past 6 months), only one normal week out of the month, that being the week after my period (other wise I am a grouch and everything gets on my nerves), darker, longer hair on my fore arms, increased sex drive (not sure this is a symptom), and then general moodiness where I cry a lot before I ovulate and also right before my period. I also have regular periods, just shorter from 6-7 days to 3-4 days. My o.B. Does not acknowledge perimenopause and I would love to switch doctors but insurance won't allow it now. Any clues anyone? Do any of you have same symptoms? :?:

I have the same symptoms as you, and my doctor does not consider perimenopause, he is wrong of course as many women need help.
I have joined a natural alternative group, and even if you just want advice they always help you,
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june

Could someone tell me what is the different of menopause and perimenopause? I'm 47. I've many symptoms of menopause. Can someone tell me where I can get prove of that "my palpitation is come from menopause" not from heart? Do you all go to tell your gp that or just keep quiet and sit at home? Enjoy all these symptoms :? I've a very upset mode, not enjoy at all (especially the palpitations) and i'm really really get mad. I need help! Pika.

Hi pika

menopause is when your periods have stopped completely
perimenopause are the years building up to menopause.

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juju

I am pre-menopause I am 44 just been told by my doctor. But I don't suffer any symtoms yet apart from phantom periods. I have noticed my hair is thicker more shiney why is this does any one know. And now what happens. I can't get hrt due to a stroke I had at 38.I really don't know what happens now.Anyone give me idea's on what to expect

Thanks juju. I'm in perimenopause.

Helen, my mum told me only healthy people can get shiney hair. Sick people will have their hair keep falling. I'm dreaming of my teenage thick hair.

Pika.

Was about 37 wen things started goin nuts. Mood swings etc etc etc getting worse as the years go by. ( im now 45) (was told I was too young ) would like to know wen ovaries learned how to read a calendar. Have had 2 tests for hormone levels both came back ok . Sooooooo wat is goin on ?? Drs tell me its not peri but cant tell me wat it is. A friend suggested perimenopause etc my symptoms are text book type. All in my mind??? Only one doc a female said it could still be possible.
So I go through life feeling like I swallowed a lead weather balloon etc etc waitin for it to finish. Dont wanna go on hrt sooo??????????? The only suggestion of help ive had from a doc was anti depressants. To wich I said no.

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What is peri-menopause???????????

We've put an online presentation that explains the evolution of a woman's body. It will answer most of your questions.

Feel free to e-mail me or go to the following link to receive the presentation.

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yours in health,

stephan page

here's a definition of perimenopause -- for those unclear as to what it is:

before menopause occurs (the average age is 51.4), women go through something called perimenopause, . . . . Perimenopause occurs during the 10 years or so prior to menopause and is characterized by hormonal changes that can cause a variety of symptoms including irregular periods, breast tenderness, worsening premenstrual syndrome (pms) and diminished libido.

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