Bloating during menopause

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During menopause these symptoms are generally seen. There are medicines (hormonal medicines) which can help you because during menopause changes in the hormone level happens.

It could very well be menopausal or even peri-menopause, so many things can go on during this stage in our life. I have you seen a regular gyn about this?

thus keeping your levels of estrogen (since Premarin is estrogen only... Prempro is estrogen and progestin) stable during menopause. It is the fluctuations in hormones that can cause hot flashes, etc. But it is the decrease in estrogen, particularly Estradiol, that can cause many of the other symptoms... such as bone loss, memory issue, vaginal dryness, word-retrieval issues, fatique, dry eyes, blood sugar issues, joint and bone pain, etc.

Can I go throught menopause at 29. I have hot flashes,mood swing, loss of sex drive. Can it change or do something to your ovaries? I'm just trying to get a clue.

Since my ovarian cancer surgery in 2003, my stomach has been very bloated (looks like I'm 4-6 months pregnant- depends on what I eat). The Doctor did an 'exploritory' during surgery and cut my stomach muscles all the way up to my breast level. To give you more information about me : Before surgery- and all my life, I have had a ''flat'' stomach. My point is... how do I get it flat again???

I think I've suddenly entered early menopause. I don't know for certain, and I'm terrified because I wanted children, but at the same time I suppose it's best I hear the truth. It all happened overnight – literally – and that's why I'm so confused. I figure you folks are experts via experience at this so why not ask? Here's my situation; in January, my (now ex) and I tried for a child.

I have been having pain in my lower abdomin and always feel bloated and feeling like I have to go to the bathroom all the time. My dr. seems to be concerned that the endo is coming back but I dont' have the same kind of pain as that. It is different. I can't explain but it is not the same. What kind of pain do you feel with ovarian cancer and how accurate are the tests that they do for the bloodwork? Any info would be great.

Another new SX. Bloating between the 'girls' and bellybutton. Not below, but above. Looks like a wrap-around-about-to-burst ballooon. It's not painful or too uncomfortable but it sure looks awful! Anyone else get this inflated appearance in that region while on TX? Wyntre Oh, G1A, 32 weeks of 72 week TX.

I have been having on and off uterine cramping and bloating (feels just like mentsrual cramps) Nothing really painful, but just a constant crampy feeling that lasts for several weeks and then kind of subsides for a few weeks, then returns. Also seem to retain fluid badly during this time. I use a progesterone cream, 3 weeks on 1 week off, but the cramping does not seem to start or stop in any cycle with the cream. My doctor did not offer any help last week during my yearly exam.

I'm 58 and 8-years post-menopause with an ovarian cyst for 5 years. It recently increased from 2.9cm to 3.9cm in six months. Did appear to be clear, but now there are some "echos" on sonogram. Does that mean partially solid? Also have pain most of the time now, plus bloating/gas and tiredness (but who isn't tired?). Is surgery recommended? (I'm worried about general anesthia because I have LPR on 80mg protonix per day.

I haven't seen a question about ovarian cysts and menopause. I have cysts on both ovaries, but my main symptoms are extreme bloating (I look pregnant) and weight gain. All the weight is in my abdoman--I don't seem to be bigger anywhere else and it's making me really uncomfortable. I am really short and have went from 110 to 137 and still gaining. I have had a CT scan (which is how they found out I have the cysts) and have an ultrasound scheduled next week.

5cm) on my left ovary about 5 months ago. This was found during an ultrasound to check size of fibroids. I am 57 and about 5 years menopausal so the dr was somewhat concerned. She suggested a repeat US in 6 weeks, which showed no change in the cyst. I also had a CA125, which was very low -- 4 or 5. I had another US after 2 months and again, it's still there but no change. At that point she said I could continue to watch it or have the surgery to remove my ovaries.

during and after chemo my daughters doctors told her the gas and bloating was probably from what she ate.

As far as the fibroids, you should discuss the possiblilty of other options, one being a chemically induced menopause, cuts off blood flow to fibroids, in effect causes them to shrink, however the medicine to do this has many side effects most commonly it causes rather severe mood swings, such as depression and crying jags. the other option would, be a hysterectomy which I advise using only as very last choice.

He did a bunch of blood work and a sonogram and did note that it is slightly enlarged but it didn't show any abnormalities, cancer, etc. Nothing in my bloodwork either except that I'm menopausal (I was 43 at the time and just turned 44 in June); one of my levels for something that determined that was twice what it should be. He said the node might be a precursor to something that hadn't manifested itself at that time. I got a second opinion from an MD/surgeon who corroborated what he said.

I am about your same age and was in menopause. My doctor did tell me that the blood work during that time can fluctuate. I would have one blood test that said I wasn't in menopause and then another a short time later that said I was. Our bodies do crazy things sometimes. Just hang in there, it does get better and do try to have some more testing done.

I am a 51 year post-menopause overweight (but working on losing weight) female with no children, early onset of menstruation (age 11) and limited birth control pill use. Menstruation ceased in January of 2006. I started having lower right pelvic pain radiating into my upper thigh and sometimes hip approx. 6 wks ago. The pain occurs during intercourse as well as sometimes when just sitting or standing. I saw my gyn and a transvaginal ultrasound was performed.

My question is, I woke up this morning after a year of being post menopausal with a full blown, bloating, painful and bleeding period. We are not talking spotting. A regular period. While I have been under stress, I usually am from something. Nothing has changed, meds, eating habits, weight etc. Just Voila! A period. Is there anyone out there that can tell me what is going on?

Glad you get a second chance to discuss this with another doctor. I am menopausal and had some funky periods during those perimenopausal years. They came close together or would skip for 3-4 months at a time, had chunky periods with clots, hot flashes (still have those) and emotions all over the place. The clots may have been from the fibroid (that I didn't know I had until last Nov.). As for the CA 125 test, for women who are still cycling it's not very accurate. Sorry to burst your bubble.

For me, it was during the summer and my stomach was very bloated for days. I knew i was going to be spending a lot of time in a bathing suit and didn't want to have a huge stomach or have someone ask me if I was pregnant. I'm not "regular" when it comes to going to the bathroom so I figured a colon cleanse would be a good place to start. If I lost weight along the way, that's just an added bonus. I started taking the Dr. Max Powers 15 Day Cleanse.

I had bloating with both of my 5 day transfers (first successful, second BFN so don't try to analyze it for BFPs or BFNs). I really think the bloating for me came first during my ER for a couple of days and then after the transfer probably due to the progesterone shots. I know it isn't from the Estraderm patches (4 days after transfer) because I got bloating before I applied them. For the record, I tend to bloat easily but it was pretty consistent with both cycles.

I finally went to my OB in the beginning of November who did some tests on me and said that I was experiencing menopause. I'm 25 and my son is only 1 1/2. No freakin way! He put me on Hormones (which by the way can cause every cancer in the book) and said that I will feel better within a day, but did not want to take Mirena out. I said ok and went on my way. I talked to many people for advice who told me to get it taken out right away and go off of the hormones.

I have not had a period for 3 1/2 years (never had regular periods). I have had fibroids for many years which my doctor and acupuncturist have watched with U/S and MRI's. I never had heavy bleeding with my fibroids pre menopause, but had pressure and and a feeling that everything "was going to drop out". With acupuncture, my fibroids began to shrink and during the 3 years before menopause things were much better.

I am 54 yrs old, have been post menopausal for 8 yrs. During routine preg test b/4 colonoscopy, levels of HCG were 8, then repeated test was 7. Week later 3rd blood test HCG was 9. Went to see my Gyno and nothing unusual noted in pelvic exam. Sonograms performed (external & internal) showing only small polyp in uterus. Dr feels we should just watch the situation and repeat blood test in one yr at my annual...

Right now bleeding has stopped and its like nothing ever happened.I have no bloating or other other issue's.I don't know what to think and can't seem to find much info on missing's ovary's. Thanks in advance for any input.

Hi, I am 38 years old and for several years now (about 8 or 9) I have been having intermittent painful bloating spells that last 2 to 3 days. During this time I also have occasional lower back pain and it is also painful to sit. My previous gyno thought that maybe I have IC or IBS. She did do an exam where she used a wand with a camera on the end of it to examine my uterus.

Bloating, water retention are common complaints during perimenopause. Also, Acid reflux and heartburn are very common during perimenopause. Treat them as you would if you weren't going through menopause. 22. Depression (has a quality from other depression, the inability to cope is overwhelming, there is a feeling of a loss of self. Natural hormone therapy, ameliorates the depression dramatically for some). 23. Exacerbation of any existing conditions.

does no periods at all mean menopause at a early age without me knowing due to my body never going through what every other female has gone through. I do get alot of stomach pains where my stomach feels heavy sometimes and sometimes it feels tight. Does it mean my body is trying to tell me something due to the lack of periods that i never have. And can i still have children even though i never get my periods.

For the last year, I have had an odd problem during ovulation - I bloat up something fierce and have a brownish discharge that lasts for about 2-3 days. Some history on me: I'm 49 and had an endometrial ablation 2.5 years ago due to extrememly heavy bleeding. My periods stopped for about 18 months, but resumed again this year. I just recently started missing periods and having night sweats so I know I'm headed down the path to menopause.

Talk about sore and bloated. I think my surgeon hit my bowels during surgery, but she says no. Hmmmm. After healing from that, I developed a hernia. Had that repaired. Went horseback riding about 4 months later and was bucked off the horse, falling flat on my face and abdomen. Developed another hernia. And all this time have been gaining weight, which drives me nuts.

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