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.

what is peri-menopause? Or is it pre-meno?

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hello. Would like to recommend the writings of Dr. John lee. He has a wonderful book on peri-menopause.

Also, please consider natural progesterone. It does wonders.

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

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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hi, i am nearly 34 and i'm sure i'm starting or already have started perimenopause.
been having symptoms such as painfull breasts, irregular periods, mood swings/pms(strong)randem night sweats and major headaches/ migrains.
had these symptoms for a while then had the merina coil fitted which seemed to calm it down up untill now and all the symptoms are back and worse.
i suffer from bad headaches which is partly due to teeth clenching which is due to stress but i'm not stressed with anything.
could it be the perimenopause symptoms making me feel stressed.
i would really love some advice or suggestions as im driving everyone and myself crazy and except for being on strong anti-depressents the doctor has offered me no answers or help.
i'm told i'm too early to start this and only begin menopause when periods completely stop.

any advice would be very gratefull.

Around menopause. Usually 8 years leading up to menopause.

I'm 45. Having symptoms of Hot flashes (power surges), mood swings, abnormal periods (usually period lasting 5-7 days then two or three weeks later having period again. Have had period for 7 days, off period for 2 days then start period again for another 7 days. Have had internal ultra-sound and nothing is wrong with me. Doctor had to put me on a week of progestrin to get my periods to stop and "jump-start" my cycle again. Have had morning hot flashes and night sweats for two years now.

SCKitty
HI, I was wondering what you mean by Power surges? A rapid heart beat maybe? I have had that. The Rapid Heart Beat started about 2 months ago waking me from my sleep. It was terrifying, sent me to the doctor to find out I have very low progesterone. Not sure if that is what caused it or not but, being on Natural BHRT Progesterone cream once a day for 14 days a month (count day 1 first day of your period) all the way until day 18 for me this is day 14 since I have a 32-34 cycle. I am interested to know if you have rapid heart beat. The progesterone cream stopped it so I guess Low Progesterone does cause this terrifying feeling. Its scary I have been athletic my entire life now 45 soon to be 46, never been over weight always in shape. Doctor did say Women with a little body fat have much worse symptoms. I believe him, after speaking to a few heavy women that breezed through perimenopause.
Hope to hear back from you,
Sofea