Hormone balance menopause
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I am 48 and in menopause. I believe it is complete (or almost) as I have gone almost a year w/o a period and my hormone levels are low.
I had an IUD (Mirena) removed a year and 8 months ago. Went several months with no period then had a short period at about 8 months and then had something between spotting and a period but only for 2 days and since have only had a little spotting after sex.
Well I havent gone through menopause yet, but I did see a womens health doctor and she tested all my hormone levels and said I was in pre menopause, I was only 31 at the time, she wanted to start me on hormone replacement therapy, she said it would help with my anxiety so much, I didnt want to start HRT at such a young age, and you always hear about women that get cancer with hormone Replacement so I was scared as well. So here I am still dealing with anxiety.
You can also use a good, over the counter cream, I am talking about Progesterone by the way, it will help to alleviate the estrogen dominance and get those hormones back in balance. Hardly anyone needs extra estrogen, our bodies still make it even after menopause, just not as much, the progesterone will use what your body makes and help balance it out, there is no cancer risk with natural hormones either, with synthetic, that is a different story.
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I am a 46 year old woman and I'm currently on birth control pills just to regulate my cycle. I went off on Thursday because it was my period week and starting Saturday I began to experience these odd "adrenaline-rush" feelings that really scared me. They would come every minute or every couple of minutes but would only last a few seconds. My blood pressure would surge up but no heart palpitations. My hands would also get really clammy and my feet too.
On September 29, 2009 I had a complete hystorectomy with a 10lb adnexal mass removed at MD Anderson. An intestinal type cancer of low malignant potential was found. I am waiting to be sceduled for an MRI & Colonoscopy.
After my surgery I was prescribed Effexor for my mood swings and hot flashes. The doctor has continued to increase the dosage up to the highest = 150 mg per day. All it has done for me is turn me into a zombie.
I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and noticed an increase in the symptoms of menopause, especially hot flashes. My gynocologist perscribed estrogel which I have found somewhat helpful for the hot flashes, but I had lost 30 lbs before the surgery, and now have gained it all back and more. I feel very drained mentally, physically and emotionally. I prefer not to used synthetic drugs and hormones. Can you recommend a relief for the hot flashes, and maybe the rest of the unwanted symptoms.
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Hi I am a 48 year old woman presently going through menopause. I have the usual hot flashes and night sweats. Been having dizziness and a feeling of being off balance for a few years now.
Recently this has become worst. I had a terrible time when flying to see my daughter. It was unbearable. I was wondering if anyone had the same problem to this extent. I also avoid elevators. P.S. Ears are fine as this has been checked.
I am unable to take any hormone therapy because of bleeding and now have vaginitus and am in much discomfort. Would a natural hormone help? Should I see a Urologist or a OBGYN?
I know one of the problems I have had is distinguishing between hypo symptoms and menopause symptoms. But if one hormone is out of balance, then ALL hormones are out of balance, and thyroid is a hormone. So many doctors fail to make that connection.
I too recently started on BHT. On my third week, and I am feeling so much better. Calmer, as Stella said, and sleeping well, and not as grouchy. My energy is returning, but that may be due to the addition of T3.
Mine is, there are many ways to balance hormones without resorting to drugs that increase greatly the chances of breast and ovarian cancer, especially in older folks. If nothing else works, of course, then yes, drugs might be the only solution, but not the first one. Depression caused by hormonal imbalance will go away when the hormones balance, and there are many foods and plant medicines that might do this more safely than the drugs. Sometimes exercise and sex alone does it.
In this post you mentioned that the hot flashes should not result from removal of one ovary at such a young age. I had posted a related question several weeks ago, and didn't get an answer. I thought since you had answered this one, I would ask. I am 33years old. Had my right ovary and tube removed due to 9.4cm endometrioma 12/20/11. Since late in January, I have been having symptoms of menopause; hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, moodiness, etc.
If they were not removed, this could be symptoms of natural menopause or a more severe menopause if the ovaries are shutting down. Studies show that naturally menopausal ovaries produce hormones until at least age 80. Hysterectomy with ovary preservation can cause the ovaries to die which increases risk for a number of health problems such as heart disease and osteoporosis.
Estrogen typically alleviates the symptoms you are experiencing.
From what I get out of it is that the study only looks at women who have gone through natural menopause and not surgical menopause. I can see where taking something that your body is naturally not producing anymore is not good. I don't know of any study for women in surgical menopause at a young age and that is frustrating!!
For now, I have decided to stay on the estrogen patch and I'll talk more with my doctor in March.
I would say your hormone level could be uneven and may need medication to balance your hormones out.
It could be medication that you are taking, which is interfering with your hormone level. When i was 15yrs old, i use to have a period every fortnight, my Doctor placed me on a contraceptive Pill to even my periods out, which was successful, i then had normal periods with no stomach or head pains.
Older. This could be the start of your Menopause. Periods tend to be all over the place.
Surgical menopause is worse to go through than natural menopause by the way, so you would need hormone replacement if you loose them both, and just like p pills, they increase the risk of stroke (especially if you have a history or family history of it), breast cancer, etc, and you would need to try to balance the dose yourself if the dose or combination doesnt work for you. I would reckomend you read up on hormone replacement and chat your doctor about it.
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