FabSwingers.com forum: Perimenopause symptoms

By *uperhorny69er OP Woman
over a year ago

NORTHAMPTON

Hello ladies im just wondering for those who are at this stage of life how do you cope or manage symptoms & has it effected your libido,what's good to take & what's not,can anyone give me any tips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got a Merino coil fitted which releases localised progesterone. Stops any menstruation and menopause symptoms. My older sister sailed through her menopause with it and it is working very well for me now too. I don't get hot flushes and have a ready for play vagina all year round, although I do get a bit bloated in my ghost period time, it is better than the alternative.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got a Merino coil fitted which releases localised progesterone. Stops any menstruation and menopause symptoms. My older sister sailed through her menopause with it and it is working very well for me now too. I don't get hot flushes and have a ready for play vagina all year round, although I do get a bit bloated in my ghost period time, it is better than the alternative. "

Unfortunately the merana coil doesn't work for a majority of woman! You and your sister have been very lucky.

Op, you are probably better off discussing your options with your gp. What works for one doesn't always work for another, trial and error.

My gp is trying to tell me I'm pre menopausal because my periods are all over the place, the last one lasted 3 weeks. I have no other symptoms.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I've been told I'm possibly perimenopausal. My only symptom is that my periods are very irregular which is a pain in itself!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m doing ok at the moment, just irregular periods and some hot flushes first thing in the morning. Just a bit of depression as well but I’m coping x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's horrendous not coping at all would love some tips x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a month away from my 57th birthday and still having regular periods,I do get the odd hot flush though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a month away from my 57th birthday and still having regular periods,I do get the odd hot flush though"

I'm only bloody 40 x

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By *odestyB007Woman
over a year ago

Winchester

Can recommend bio-identical hormones; oestrogen - evovle or estradot patches + progestore capsules -utrogestan. Also try a good progestrone creme to start with, progesterall or my favourite Ona's natural (both can be found online)

Your GP wouldn't know the differences between bio-identical and others only specialist interested in female hormone balance, but you can get the above mentioned on prescription.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didnt have or do anything..

I put up with the eratic periods as thats all the symptoms i had...

Have to say i sailed through the whole thing..mine started when i was 40 and is now all over.. my sex drive went into overdrive once the menopause finally kicked in although i am fully aware not everyone has it so easy

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By *odestyB007Woman
over a year ago

Winchester

Also good to know that for slimmer woman or if you lost weight it can be more severe as fat cells actually produce oestrogen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a month away from my 57th birthday and still having regular periods,I do get the odd hot flush though

I'm only bloody 40 x"

That is very young x

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By *uperhorny69er OP Woman
over a year ago

NORTHAMPTON

It's interesting to hear how your all coping with it,my doctor did mention trying HRT ive made an appointment to discuss this & go from there it seems to have lots of benefits but also some risks,have any of you tried & used REPLENS for extra moisture down there?.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a month away from my 57th birthday and still having regular periods,I do get the odd hot flush though

I'm only bloody 40 x

That is very young x"

Yep last 6 months now irregular periods severe cramps terrible mood swing's lack of sleep hot flashes to the point of passing out etc really struggling but don't want to take any more medication as on so much already x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I'm starting to go through it

my periods were very regular now they're starting to move around the month and I'm starting with flushes

at work i seem to be constantly flushing and find it hard to cool down yet at home i don't seem to have a problem

but i have just started to get night sweats....what else can i expect? and is there anything that i can take/do to help? Do i need to see my dr?

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"I'm a month away from my 57th birthday and still having regular periods,I do get the odd hot flush though

I'm only bloody 40 x

That is very young x

My symptoms are very similar to this and the tiredness is awful....

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"It's interesting to hear how your all coping with it,my doctor did mention trying HRT ive made an appointment to discuss this & go from there it seems to have lots of benefits but also some risks,have any of you tried & used REPLENS for extra moisture down there?."

I tried replens once. I didn't like it. Everyone's different though so its worth giving it a go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've tried replens, its ok but if you're sexual i don't think it'll be nice as its a white cream

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I've tried replens, its ok but if you're sexual i don't think it'll be nice as its a white cream

Did you find it came out in lumps?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've tried replens, its ok but if you're sexual i don't think it'll be nice as its a white cream

Did you find it came out in lumps?"

Yes, it didn't look nice

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I've tried replens, its ok but if you're sexual i don't think it'll be nice as its a white cream

Did you find it came out in lumps?

Yes, it didn't look nice "

No. It took a couple of days to stop too.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

I have a mirena coil fitted, started to get sleepless nights, hot flushes and night sweats. It's making me tired and irritable too. Another symptom I've been having are migraines when my period is due. GP has given me sumatriptan for this, but not keen on taking it as it knocks me out. Going to see if I can get a GP appointment today as its really making me feel down.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Hot flushes, night sweats, sleepless nights. Migraine when due to start my period; Sumatriptam helps me.

My libido fluctuates. Am waiting for a gynaecology appointment to request a hysterectomy due to very heavy & painful periods

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a mirena, never had one single symptom, not one.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Had a mirena, never had one single symptom, not one."

I was told that by having one fitted it would lessen the symptoms and that 2x5 year ones should see me through menopause. This is 1st one which was fitted 3 1/2 years ago. Glad you had no symptoms x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This year my periods stopped and the hot flushes started also the night sweats and the waking up every few hours , plus the depression and libido going down , can’t believe how bad it all is no one ever tells you about the change but when it happens it knocks you for six . I went to my gp to get hrt because I can’t stand feeling like this any longer , because I’m under 52 and it’s only been 6 months since I had a period I have to go on a hrt that you take for 28 days then you have a bleed , which isn’t ideal but if it gets rid of those symptoms I’m having it should be worth it . I haven’t started taking it yet because we are going on holiday soon and I don’t want a period while we are away .

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"This year my periods stopped and the hot flushes started also the night sweats and the waking up every few hours , plus the depression and libido going down , can’t believe how bad it all is no one ever tells you about the change but when it happens it knocks you for six . I went to my gp to get hrt because I can’t stand feeling like this any longer , because I’m under 52 and it’s only been 6 months since I had a period I have to go on a hrt that you take for 28 days then you have a bleed , which isn’t ideal but if it gets rid of those symptoms I’m having it should be worth it . I haven’t started taking it yet because we are going on holiday soon and I don’t want a period while we are away . "

Don't think mine have stopped, difficult to tell as mirena could can also stop them as well. Keep us posted how you get on x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used a Mirena Coil from the age of 40, had the last one removed over 2 years ago, never had a new on fitted as I hated it so much. Haven’t had a period since so according to the practice nurse I’m in menopause.

Probably going to jinx myself now but so far so good symptom wise.

I get very hot but no flushes, I’m more tired and get stressed quite quickly too, and I don’t sleep well however that’s nothing really new, haven’t spelt well since having kids!

Sex drive has diminished a tad but it’s a problem for me. Losing weight is hard going though, that’s my major bug bear currently.

HRT has been mentioned but so far I’m just rolling with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used a Mirena Coil from the age of 40, had the last one removed over 2 years ago, never had a new on fitted as I hated it so much. Haven’t had a period since so according to the practice nurse I’m in menopause.

Probably going to jinx myself now but so far so good symptom wise.

I get very hot but no flushes, I’m more tired and get stressed quite quickly too, and I don’t sleep well however that’s nothing really new, haven’t spelt well since having kids!

Sex drive has diminished a tad but it’s a problem for me. Losing weight is hard going though, that’s my major bug bear currently.

HRT has been mentioned but so far I’m just rolling with it."

*its not a problem

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I am peri menopausaul.

Symptoms started to include hot flushes and a bit emotional ie..my tolerance to trying people lessened. My periods became irregular. So I am now using the HRT patches which are working well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Two years ago my periods became irregular and I was getting hot flushes. I thought I was peri menopausal. Ever went to the doctors to get it checked though. Turns out I actually had ovarian cancer. I didn’t know until I grew a cyst the size of a newborn in the space of a month! I’m had it removed and then needed a hysterectomy. I’m only 41. Got the all clear last Friday but will need check ups for the next five years. So if you think you might be going into menopause PLEASE see your gp for a blood test to make sure. Don’t make the same mistake I did or you might end up like me, or worse. Now I’ve been thrown into early menopause and have just started hrt for my night sweats but as it takes a few weeks to take effect I’m still suffering for now. But I’ll take the sweats over cancer anytime!!

Michelle x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was taking black cohosh for my night sweats but they stopped working. I’m on hrt now but they need the dose upped as the sweats have come back. My periods are a bit erratic, and I’m tired all the time. Luckily my libido is still high x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thete are lots of herbal remedies for the symptoms of menopause

I have heard good things about maca root which you can get in powder form in Aldi, just stir into coffee

And other things that I’m not sure about but inagine you can find on amazon like Ashwaganda

Look up Dr Berg and Dr Axe on YouTube- they have interesting informative videos

BBC also recently did an interesting show on the menopause, haven’t watched it but it might be on iplayer

Hope this is helpful

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I had a total hysterectomy 7 weeks ago & my HRT was stopped until I see consultant next week. It’s been interesting!!! I’m more bothered about losing all the weight gained from being pumped full of drugs & hormones for nearly 3 years than any hot flushes etc...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Interesting thread ladies thank you

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

OK, so a quick update. I've seen my GP this morning, he's prescribed estrogen only tablets which I can pick up in a couple of days. Glad I finally went.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"OK, so a quick update. I've seen my GP this morning, he's prescribed estrogen only tablets which I can pick up in a couple of days. Glad I finally went.

Glad to hear it...just doing something towards a solution can be great emotionally x

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"OK, so a quick update. I've seen my GP this morning, he's prescribed estrogen only tablets which I can pick up in a couple of days. Glad I finally went.

Glad to hear it...just doing something towards a solution can be great emotionally x"

I know that now, was difficult to work out what some of the symptoms were for as some were the same as an underactive thyroid which I also have.

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By *ickygirl41Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Hello ladies im just wondering for those who are at this stage of life how do you cope or manage symptoms & has it effected your libido,what's good to take & what's not,can anyone give me any tips

I had surgical menopause, use hrt.

It keeps 90% of symptoms at bay, libido is assisted occasionally by THC.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm peri menopausal but because I have a brain tumour, I'm not allowed to take anything for my symptoms, not even herbal. My prescription was a Fan!!

I'm very tired all the time, have hot flushes and my weight gain has been ridiculous. For me, it's a bloody awful time of life on top of a myriad of other health issues I'm having to cope with. I feel like I'm in the wilderness right now with no help.

But, there are treatments out there that can help Op. You would need to see your GP.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

"Hello ladies im just wondering for those who are at this stage of life how do you cope or manage symptoms & has it effected your libido,what's good to take & what's not,can anyone give me any tips

HRT took it for a few years when the premenopausal symptoms were really bad, when I stopped taking it the symptoms didn’t reappear I still haven’t had the menopause yet, but HRT certainly helped me through that time xx

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I'm peri menopausal but because I have a brain tumour, I'm not allowed to take anything for my symptoms, not even herbal. My prescription was a Fan!!

But, there are treatments out there that can help Op. You would need to see your GP. "

Bloody hell that is an awful place to be at. I really hope that things get better for you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm peri menopausal but because I have a brain tumour, I'm not allowed to take anything for my symptoms, not even herbal. My prescription was a Fan!!

But, there are treatments out there that can help Op. You would need to see your GP.

Bloody hell that is an awful place to be at. I really hope that things get better for you xx"

Thank you x

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I'm pre Mano pausal

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